Storage virtualization implications

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Once a layer of storage virtualization is added to the storage infrastructure, how difficult is it to remove or "back out" of the virtualization later? What steps can be taken to improve success or minimize disruption if a "back out" is necessary? Submitted By: Arun Taneja | 22 Aug 2007 FAQ: - Storage virtualization is a very strategic decision for a company to make. Be conscious of what you're doing, because reversing virtualization is not easy...

	Storage virtualization can help to improve storage utilization, so how does storage capacity planning and management play into storage virtualization? Submitted By: Arun Taneja | 22 Aug 2007 FAQ: - The relationship is very synergistic. Suppose we have two equal Tier 1 storage boxes offering 1 terabyte (TB). I can create a pool...

	Where should storage virtualization be done -- Host, network, array? Submitted By: Arun Taneja | 22 Aug 2007 FAQ: - Let me discard host-based deployments upfront. Host-based storage virtualization was the first virtualization product...

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