 - Enterprise storage is a centralized repository for business information
that provides common data management and protection, as well as data sharing
functions, through connections to numerous (and possibly dissimilar) computer
systems. Developed as a solution for the enterprise that
deals with heavy workloads of business-critical information, enterprise
storage systems should be scalable for workloads of up to 300 gigabytes
without relying on excessive cabling or the creation of subsystems. Other
important aspects of the enterprise storage system are unlimited connectivity
and support for all the different platforms in operation.
Enterprise storage involves the use of a storage area network (SAN),
rather than a distributed storage system, and includes benefits such as
high availability and disaster recovery, data sharing, and efficient, reliable
backup and restoration functions, as well as centralized administration
and remote support. Through the SAN, multiple paths are created to all
data, so that failure of a server never results in a loss of access to
critical information.
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