A method, system, and computer program for managing multi-tiered resource
systems, such as Storage Area Networks (SANs). Resource tiers in the
resource system are examined to if they are in compliance with a
management policy. If a resource tier is not in compliance with the
management policy, a processing operation automatically increases
available capacity in containers in order to bring the containers in
compliance with the management policy. The management policy may, for
example, include a requirement that an expiration date of the resource
tier occur after a maintenance date.