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What does unified storage really mean?
This can often be confusing once you read vendors' marketing materials. Simply stated, unified storage [or multiprotocol storage] refers to a single storage system that can support both file and block access... FAQ
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Will all storage systems be unified storage in the future?
I don't think that "all" storage systems will be unified... FAQ
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Does it cost extra for unified storage?
For a lot of NAS-based systems -- even Windows Storage Server (WSS) with an iSCSI target unified storage capability is probably... FAQ
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Are there any differences in operations between unified storage and my existing storage systems?
Normally, a block storage system is handled by a storage professional or storage administrator... FAQ
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What will be the impact on performance when mixing block and file in the same system?
Caching difficulties are one concern since caching patterns may not be optimized for block-based storage... FAQ
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Is there any reliability difference with unified storage?
There are a few minor differences, but usually not a significant difference... FAQ
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Unified storage audiocast
Download the unified storage audiocast in MP3 format and listen in the car, at the gym -- wherever you want. Storage Learning On-The-G
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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
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unified storage (network unified storage or NUS)
Unified storage (sometimes termed network unified storage or NUS) is a storage system that makes it possible to run and manage files and applications from a single device. To this end, a unified storage system consolidates file-based and block-based ... Definition
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Crash Course: Zoning
To help you get further along the road with your own SAN implementation, we've collected a wealth of expert zoning advice for you. This Crash Course will teach you about zoning methods and how to troubleshoot your own installation. Crash Course