TABLE OF CONTENTS
 SAN configuration
Managing the SAN
Strategies
Troubleshooting the SAN
More SAN resources
- Which switches to consider for iSCSI SANs
Thinking about switches and iSCSI SANs? Take a look at the Ask the Expert Q&A and let Chris Poelker helps you determine the options.
- Tying your SANs together
To form a more powerful network and utilize SANs most effectively, you have to begin to create a connected environment that allows you to share and protect data seamlessly.
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SAN road map: How to scale beyond a single fabric
Determine whether you need to scale your SAN beyond a single fabric or device, and which technology to use for the job.
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Zone your SAN in five steps
Learn how to develop an effective zoning plan and implement it with a minimum of hassle.
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How to design a core/edge SAN
Use the SPICE algorithm to simplify the process of designing a large core/edge SAN.
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How to design a scalable SAN
If you want your SAN to scale up as your enterprise grows, you'll need to think carefully about your choices during the planning phase.
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Expand your SAN
Despite vendors' efforts to simplify SAN implementation and management, they remain difficult to build, maintain and manage.
- Where Fibre Channel is headed
The near future will see a lot of confusion in Fibre Channel bandwidth options, with 4, 8 and ultimately 10 GB coming on the market. At the same time, host bust adapter (HBA) prices are under pressure. Find out what's being done to improve HBA manageability and interoperability.
- Learning Guide: SAN
It doesn't matter if you're a SAN beginner or a veteran. Our SAN Learning Guide has all the latest information. Find out if a SAN is right for you.
- Learning Guide: SAN management
Take a look here for advice, tips and articles on tools, techniques and concepts that will help you plan a SAN, increase utilization and keep your networks humming 24/7.
- SAN predictions for 2005: The year of programmable storage
Last year, our SAN expert Christopher Poelker predicted the arrival of the year of programmable storage. That year is coming, he now says: It just wasn't going to happen in 2004. This year, however, might be the year, thanks to advances in object model data management, fabric-based intelligence and other technologies.
- SAN School
What is a storage area network? What are the benefits and pitfalls of installation? How can a SAN fit into your organization? These questions and more are answered SAN School.
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SAN configuration
