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Network Attached Storage


Network attached storage (NAS) is a class of dedicated hard disk-based storage devices. Rather than storing data on disks within a server, a NAS device provides users with additional disk storage available to LAN users through a standard network connection. Network-attached storage devices also offer several important advantages. This AIOG will help you explore the features of network-attached storage, the elements of NAS management and a guide to buying NAS components.
What is network-attached storage?
This tutorial on network-attached storage explains what NAS technology is, how NAS hardware from various vendors differs and defines NAS protocols.
Network-attached storage overview, NAS features, Network-attached storage hardware, Network-attached storage protocols
Network attached storage management
Network attached storage management is the second chapter in our All-in-One Guide to NAS. Here you will find articles, expert advice and tips about backing up NAS, high availability NAS and clustering, and NAS virtualization.
Network attached storage management overview, Backing up network attached storage, High availability network attached storage clustering... More sub-topics
Network attached storage buying guide
This NAS buying guide will steer you through the tricky process of choosing and buying the right NAS products for your storage requirements.
Network attached storage buying guide overview, Helpful network attached storage resources
Network attached storage final exam
Are you a NAS nerd or a NAS neophyte? Take our quiz and evaluate your knowledge of NAS protocols and performance.

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