The SSSWG works to model generic mass storage systems, and based on such a model, to develop widely accepted standards which are readily implemented.

It is also the intent of the SSSWG to embrace promising new technologies in its model, even though standards for these parts of the model may not be immediately practical. That is, the model may remain an abstraction expressing desirable features, and the associated standards expressing practical requirements.

In addition to working on standards, the SSSWG may develop recommended practices and guides. The SSSWG is primarily concerned with Distributed Storage System Design, and the SSSWG, without favor, includes Storage Systems of every scale in its studies. An object oriented approach is desired in all SSSWG efforts, and net-attached storage is intrinsic to the model.   More detail...