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Network attached storage final exam

01 May 2008 | SearchStorage.com

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Are you a NAS nerd or a NAS neophyte? Take our test and evaluate your knowledge of NAS protocols, NAS interconnects and more. This final exam isn't for the weak, so you might want to do a bit of studying first by checking out our NAS All-in-One Guide. All of the answers can be found in its content. (Note: Type all answers using uppercase.)

The newest interconnect for NAS devices is high-bandwidth and low-latency.
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The emergence of this technology came about as a result of poor NAS management.
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This is the best-documented NAS interconnect for connecting.
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This connection offers a way for you to attach your NAS to your SAN.
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You'll want to use this type of protocol in a Windows-heavy environment or when cross-platform compatibility is paramount.
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This type of storage combines multiple arrays or controllers to increase performance, capacity or reliability.
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The goal of this is to boil your vendor choices down to a manageable few, then pit those vendors in a battle based on features you outline as important.
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This type of system offers far more Ethernet ports than traditional NAS systems.
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Although is has been used for years in SANs as a cheaper alternative to Fibre Channel, this protocol is new to NAS, and provides block-level access to storage.
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This is prominent in clustered NAS systems because all nodes in the cluster can concurrently share the same pool of storage, allowing nodes to act independently or together.
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10 correct: You're a NAS nerd
7-9 correct: You're NAS notable
4-6 correct: You've got NAS, but no nerve
0-3 correct: You're still a NAS neophyte

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