Cygwin Integrations

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The smartmontools suite features two essential components, smartctl and smartd, which are specifically designed to manage and monitor storage systems by utilizing the self-monitoring, analysis, and reporting technology found in most modern ATA/SATA, SCSI/SAS, and NVMe drives. These utilities provide proactive notifications about possible disk issues and impending failures, thereby serving as crucial preventative tools. Derived from the Linux smartsuite package, smartmontools supports a variety of drive types, including ATA/SATA, SCSI/SAS, NVMe drives, and SCSI/SAS tape devices. Its adaptability allows it to function across numerous platforms, such as current versions of Linux, FreeBSD, NetBSD, OpenBSD, Darwin (macOS), Solaris, Windows, Cygwin, OS/2, eComStation, and QNX. Furthermore, smartmontools can be accessed through different live CDs/DVDs, which significantly increases its usability for individuals who need to monitor storage health in various scenarios. This extensive compatibility positions it as an indispensable resource for anyone aiming to maintain the reliability and durability of their storage systems, making it a must-have for both casual users and IT professionals alike.