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Storage Networking Fundamentals: An Introduction to Storage Devices, Subsystems, Applications, Management, and File Systems

An Introduction to Storage Devices, Subsystems, Applications, Management, and File Systems

* Learn fundamental storage concepts with this comprehensive introduction
* Compare storage device technologies, including Fibre Channel, SCSI, ATA, and SATA and understand their uses in network storage subsystems
* Learn about key storage processes such as volume management, storage virtualization, data snapshots, mirroring, RAID, backup, and multipathing
* Clarify the roles of file systems and databases within network storage
* Take the next step—this book prepares you to become a storage networking expert

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This is the eBook version of the printed book.

Storage Networking Protocol Fundamentals

A comparative analysis of Ethernet, TCP/IP, and Fibre Channel in the context of SCSI

* Introduces network administrators to the requirements of storage protocols
* Explains the operation of network protocols to storage administrators
* Compares and contrasts the functionality of Ethernet, TCP/IP, and Fibre Channel
* Documents the details of the major protocol suites, explains how they operate, and identifies common misunderstandings
* References the original standards and specifications so you can get a complete understanding of each protocol
* Helps you understand the implications of network design choices
* Discusses advanced network functionality such as QoS, security, management, and protocol analysis

Corporations increasingly depend on computer and communication technologies to remain competitive in the global economy. Customer relationship management, enterprise resource planning, and e-mail are a few of the many applications that generate new data every day. Effectively storing, managing, and accessing that data is a primary business challenge in the information age. Storage networking is a crucial component of the solution to meet that challenge.

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