PKZIP for UNIX/Linux Servers Features and Benefits Comparison
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PKZIP Server
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with Advanced Data Processing Module
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ZIP archives that reduce file size by as much as 95%
Get bottom line cost reductions from conservation of bandwidth, storage space, and backup tape. PKWARE uses industry-leading algorithms that compress files more efficiently than free compression libraries such as ZLIB.
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Cross-platform data portability
ZIP archives are portable data containers that can be read and decompressed on multiple operating systems. PKWARE is the only single-source vendor of ZIP compression products across the major enterprise operating systems - interoperability is guaranteed.
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ZIP compression from the creator of the ZIP format
PKWARE is the original developer of the ZIP compression format. Since its inception, PKWARE has made ZIP specifications freely available to the public as a standard for compressed data storage. Consequently, ZIP is one of the most widely used file formats in the world. PKWARE is continually reinvesting in added functionality for PKZIP brand products, making it the unquestioned leader in the industry.
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Large file size support
PKZIP can compress files of over 9 exabytes in size.
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Very large archive support
Over 2 billion files can be included in a ZIP archive.
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Enterprise-caliber web, email, and telephone support
Unlike other vendors who offer support only through email or online forums, PKWARE's experienced technical support staff offers live telephone support in addition to web and email support should any issues ever arise.
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Error reporting for both attended and unattended operations
Only PKZIP compression reports errors either to the standard SYSLOG, or through SNMP (Simplified Network Message Protocol) integration with leading data center management applications.
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Decryption of PKI public key encrypted ZIP archives
PKZIP users can decrypt and extract files public-key encrypted by SecureZIP products.
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Self-extracting files for end-users and other platforms
ZIP archives can be formatted as self-extracting files for Windows end-users or for UNIX/Linux operating systems, so that compressed data can be easily unzipped in one easy step.
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SMTP integration
Distribution of compressed files to end users simply requires adding a switch and the destination email addresses for the recipients, saving processing time and development effort for file distribution to end users - either inside or outside the enterprise.
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FTP integration
File transfer can be added to file compression workflows simply by adding a switch to the command string, saving processing time and development effort for file back-up, archival, and transfer.
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