Storage Management Strategies for the CIO
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Server-based RAID vs. controller-based RAID
SAN expert Greg Schulz discusses the difference between server-based RAID and controller-based RAID.
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Backing up a LUN snapshot
SAN expert Marc Staimer offers a detailed description of what you need to consider when making a snapshot of a LUN and then performing a backup.
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Storage configuration on enterprise storage arrays hosting databases in the terabyte range
What techniques does Oracle recommend for storage configuration on modern enterprise storage arrays hosting databases in the terabyte range? The complexity and abstraction involved in partitioning ...
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LUN expansion with Microsoft cluster server
SAN expert Chris Poelker discusses how to change the size of a LUN in a Microsoft cluster server environment.
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Wavelength vs. dark fiber for SAN
SAN expert Chris Poelker compares connecting a SAN with wavelength cabling and dark fiber and discusses the pros and cons of each.
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SATA and SCSI compatibility
Storage expert Chris Poelker discusses SATA/SCSI compatibility issues in this expert advice article.
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Why do HBAs in a SAN have same base?
Storage expert Chris Poelker outlines WWN basics in order to answer the question: "Why do HBAs in a SAN have same base?"
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Separate or combine tiers in SAN?
Storage expert Brad O'Neill discusses setting up tiered storage with a SAN.
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How to minimize I/O latency
Storage expert Greg Schulz details how to minimize the latency between a server and a storage device.
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Troubleshooting McData 2640 SAN router issues
Storage expert Greg Schulz offers guidelines for troubleshooting SAN router issues.
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DWDM, SONET/SDH or IP based technologies for SAN extension?
Storage expert Greg Schulz offers advice on how to choose the right SAN extension technology for your environment.
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Windows can't read from the bootdisk
SAN expert Chris Poelker offers advice about configuring and troubleshooting SAN boot drives.
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How many disk drives do you need for RAID 10?
What is the minimum number of disk drives you can have in a RAID 10 array? I have read you must have at least four, but our server admin said it is HP's default, and he can do it on just two drives...
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Software vs. hardware RAID
Storage expert Evan Marcus compares software and hardware RAID and outlines the benefits and drawbacks of each.
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Using iSCSI for clustering
Storage expert Christopher Poelker offers insight on setting up clustered storage with iSCSI.
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RAID types and benefits explained
RAID, or redundant array of independent disks, can make many smaller disks appear as one large disk to a server for better performance and higher availability.
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SAN vs. NAS: A diagram of the differences
NAS expert Randy Kerns outlines the differences in SAN and NAS using diagrams that illustrate each type of storage system.
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Troubleshooting clustered server issues
Storage expert Marc Staimer offers advice on troubleshooting a clustered storage environment with connectivity problems.
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Limiting access to a SAN volume
This advice details how to set up multiple servers with read-only access to the same SAN volume and have a single server read-write access to the same SAN volume.
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Preparing an acceptance document for an FC SAN
Preparing an acceptance document for the installation of a FC SAN can help ensure that the installation is fully implemented and all the features are enabled and available as per the vendor specifi...
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Can storage hypervisors bring HA to the cloud?
Learn how the advanced functionality of a storage hypervisor provides a cloud infrastructure with high availability.
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What software allows the sharing of PCIe SSD cards?
Learn the different methods to share PCIe SSD cards among multiple servers to improve performance and still keep costs down.
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Can file-based apps be used with object storage?
Learn how to use applications such as Microsoft Exchange or SQL Server with object storage systems on the back end.
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