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Ports changing from fabric to loop mode
Storage expert Greg Schulz explains why a reader's ports are changing from fabric to loop mode. Ask the Expert
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How many servers can a SAN accommodate?
SAN expert Greg Schulz answers a reader's question: "How many servers can a SAN accommodate?" Ask the Expert
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Integrating iSCSI and FC storage
Mixing iSCSI with Fibre Channel (FC) allows you to make more efficient use of installed storage capacity, but marrying the two protocols isn't without its challenges. Bringing iSCSI into existing FC SANs raises integration issues and leads to a somew... From Storage magaz
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NAS vs. PC-based file server
Business continuity expert Pierre Dorion discusses NAS vs. a PC-based file server. Ask the Expert
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Why don't we have clustered FC block storage?
I find it weird that the industry has made such serious strides toward incorporating clustering concepts in both file-based storage and IP-bas... Column
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FC-AL topology in a SAN environment
SAN expert Greg Schulz describes the FC-AL topology in a SAN environment. Ask the Expert
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Seven network storage predictions for 2007
It's time to once again stick my neck out and make predictions on what you very likely can expect from the network storage industry in 2007. Before I do that, let's see how well I prognosticated last year? I made a lot of predictions in six industry... Column
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SAN security benefits
SAN expert Greg Schulz discusses the security benefits of SAN technology. Ask the Expert
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Networked storage vs. direct attached storage
SAN expert Greg Schulz describes the benefits of networked storage to a reader. Ask the Expert
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Block and file access unite with multiprotocol storage
This tip looks at the pros and cons, as well as when and where to deploy multiprotocol storage, which is also referred to as "unified" storage. Tip