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Where does NAS go from here? |
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By Mark Lewis, Site Editor
05 Feb 2002 | SearchStorage |
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DAFS, virtualization, SAN/NAS convergence. You have heard all of the NAS buzz words, but what is the skinny on when and if these technologies will come to bear? Last month Evaluator Group partner Randy Kerns offered his vision for the NAS market in 2002 (click for event transcript). During the event, Randy got the chance to take many of the attendee's questions -- but some were left unanswered -- so we continued the asking for you.What does NAS virtualization look like right now?
|  | | Randy Kerns, Evaluator Group
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Is there any interest in NAS virtualization or allowing file systems to span filers?
Are businesses really in a mode where they are willing to try new architectural solutions to NAS and SAN problems, or are most simply going to do more of the same?
What do you feel about NAS appliance in the database market?
Speaking of DAFS, when do you see DAFS making a widespread entry to the market?
| | | | "It's more effective from a cost standpoint to administer NAS than DAS." -- Randy Kerns | | | |
Do you see the market driving toward specialized heads, like a NAS head or an Oracle head, that use common fabric services (like FC or Infiniband) or is it going to stay somewhat static with general purpose servers being built with apps to deliver service?
What type of architecture would be considered anti-virus best practice when utilizing NAS solutions?
What are the TCO benefits of NAS vs. DAS?
Part of the challenge of NAS implementation in large shops is integrating it to the existing DR service. In fact can't it become a huge cost burden to support a specialized DR solution just for a NAS device(s)?
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