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Advanced LUN topics
LUN migration and other data management topics are addressed in this tip. Tip
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LUN management
Expanding and partitioning LUNs is explained. Tip
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Implementing LUNs
Greg Schulz explains how to create and implement LUNs. Tip
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Top 5 SAN tips of 2007
Here are the top 5 SAN tips of 2007, based on our readers' interest. This list covers topics such as RAID, SAN performance and SAN management. Tip
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Using global spare drives to increase SAN reliability
Here's a checklist for storage administrators using global spare drives to create a more reliable SAN. Tip
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How to create a SAN performance baseline
To understand SAN performance and what is normal SAN behavior, you must have a performance baseline. Tip
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Tutorial: Creating a tiered SAN architecture
This tip offers the pros and cons of a tiered SAN architecture, as well as a number of points to consider before creating a tiered SAN. Tip
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How to reduce response time in a SAN
When it comes to storage area network (SAN) metrics and measurements, such as bandwith, input/output per second (IOPS) and utilization, more is usually better. However, when it comes to response time and latency (the amount of time it takes to comple... Tip
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Tutorial on solid-state disk (SSD) devices
Solid-state disk (SSD) devices use much less power and produce less heat than hard disks. But until their prices come down, they'll at best be niche devices. Tip
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How to increase your storage energy efficiency
You can improve your storage energy efficiency by spinning down and powering off disk drives not in use, placing disk drives into a slower mode and using RAID levels and tiered storage. Tip