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Introduction to network attached storage (NAS) NAS offers accessibility and performance that falls between server storage and SAN storage. Multiple NAS boxes can be added to the LAN as needed for additional network storage but every NAS box will require some amount... |
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NAS vs. DAS NAS expert Randy Kerns offers advice to a SearchStorage.com reader who is considering whether to use NAS or DAS. |
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Creating NAS partitions NAS expert Randy Kerns offers important advice about creating partitions in a NetApp NAS system. |
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NAS and DB backups Using a NAS for backup shouldn't be a problem, assuming your backup server has enough horsepower, and you have the necessary available network bandwidth. Usually most companies end up putting NAS on a separate network or... |
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CIFS benchmarks, please Learn more about why there isn't a good benchmark tool to measure CIFS performance in a meaningful manner like IOPS over the network and what currently is being done to develop CIFS benchmarks. |
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Four ways to consolidate NAS boxes The first NAS box installs without a hitch, but the more filers you install the more your problems grow. Consolidating NAS brings huge benefits to your storage environment. |
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