Storage Area Network Fundamentals
Meeta Sharma Gupta, C. Anita Sastry · CERN Document Server (European Organization for Nuclear Research) · 2002
From the Publisher: Plan, implement, manage, and use SANs to increase the efficiency of your network infrastructure An in-depth coverage of SAN fundamentals, topologies, implementation and management techniques, and productsScenario-based questions and hands on exercises facilitate real-life problem solvingPost-chapter assessment questions test the reader's understanding Storage Area Network Fundamentals looks at the various areas and technologies associated with SANs, the available SAN technology, its limitations, expenditures and ways to minimize them, and the forthcoming technology, so that organizations can deploy real operational storage in data centers without further delay. Designed as an introduction to SANs, Storage Area Network Fundamentals develops an understanding of SAN basics and how to plan, implement, and manage a storage area network. The book covers the different topologies, protocols, and products required to implement and manage efficient SANs, as well as chapter-ending questions to test your knowledge.