Storage Management Strategies for the CIO
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Data storage hardware
Networked storage
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Scaling storage networks demands careful consideration
Buying Guide - In the Fibre Channel world, scaling often means adding more and faster switch ports to extend the fabric's bandwidth and connectivity. But IP storage (mainly iSCSI) is a growing area of SAN expansion, using ubiquitous Ethernet network technology to pass...
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Finalists: 2006 Storage P - Find out the finalists for networking equipment in our storage products of the year
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What is the difference between SAN routing, channel extension and virtualization?
FAQ - Some folks see SAN routing as just segmentation; some see it as protocol conversion; some see it as distance enablement. SAN routing really embraces all those...
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What are some best practices when it comes to designing a SAN?
FAQ - First, design for growth. Next, design for maintenance, which may include...
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When should I use a SAN vs. NAS or iSCSI?
FAQ - It's often a matter of block vs. file...
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Why do HBAs in a SAN have same base?
Ask the Expert - 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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SAN vs. NAS: A diagram of the differences
Ask the Expert - NAS expert Randy Kerns outlines the differences in SAN and NAS using diagrams that illustrate each type of storage system.
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Questions to ask before building a NAS system
Tip - Questions and considerations when building a NAS system.
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SCSI vs. iSCSI -- features, functionality and architecture
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FC or iSCSI for SAN-based backups?
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