Storage Area Network Essentials - In-depth Understanding of SAN

Author: Shu Jiwu
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Publish Date: 2004-07-01
Features: This book is one of the most comprehensive works on storage network technology currently available. The author presents storage network technology that has moved beyond the data center in a fresh and innovative way, creatively showcasing complete storage solutions from an enterprise application perspective. The author uniquely explains the related topics of highly complex storage network technology, which are essential for managers, implementers, and users of storage networks. This book helps readers understand the concepts, key technologies, and advantages and disadvantages of Storage Area Network (SAN) architecture. A unique aspect of the book is its description of how to achieve entirely new capabilities through storage network technology among the products available for purchase. How do these capabilities work? Which are easy to implement? Which are difficult to implement? Which should be implemented earlier? Which should be postponed until some SAN experience is gained? These are aspects not covered in other books on storage networks. The book is structured logically, progresses from simple to complex, and is detailed and easy to understand, making it a valuable professional reference for researchers in the field of network storage and practitioners applying storage network technology.