Storage Area Network Design and Implementation

Author: Ogletree
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Publish Date: 2003-11-01
Features: This book extensively explores the growing need for storage area networks (SANs) in enterprises. Based on the needs of readers, it explains the basic concepts of SANs in a step-by-step manner, providing detailed introductions to the Fibre Channel architecture, arbitrated loop technology, and fabric-switching technology.
Key Points:
- Targets the SNIA Storage Network Associate (SNIA-Storage Network Associate) certification exam: Fibre Channel Storage Networking Professional Qualification;
- Provides an in-depth analysis of the Fibre Channel architecture, arbitrated loop technology, fabric-switching technology, SAN hardware management, and long-distance transmission methods using an AP manager;
- Each chapter includes numerous review questions and case study projects to help readers practice the newly learned technologies;
- The appendix lists the latest cutting-edge SAN technologies.