Cygwin Integrations

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The smartmontools suite includes two key utilities, smartctl and smartd, designed to manage and oversee storage systems through the self-monitoring, analysis, and reporting technology integrated into the majority of contemporary ATA/SATA, SCSI/SAS, and NVMe drives. These tools often alert users to potential disk degradation and failure before they occur, offering invaluable preventative measures. Originally based on the Linux smartsuite package, smartmontools is compatible with ATA/SATA, SCSI/SAS, and NVMe drives, as well as SCSI/SAS tape devices. It is versatile enough to operate on a wide range of platforms, including modern versions of Linux, FreeBSD, NetBSD, OpenBSD, Darwin (macOS), Solaris, Windows, Cygwin, OS/2, eComStation, and QNX. Additionally, smartmontools can also be utilized from various live CDs/DVDs, enhancing its accessibility for users who may need it in different environments. This broad compatibility makes it a valuable tool for anyone looking to ensure the health and longevity of their storage systems.