This work "demystifies" SAN (Storage Area Networks) technology and new functionalities, discusses how to manage, configure, and build your own SAN, and demonstrates its practical applications.
Part 1 Introduction to SAN: understanding SAN; concepts and terminology; summary. Part 2 Understanding how a SAN works: SAN architectures, topologies and applications; fibre channel technology - the basics; summary. Part 3 The history of storage - then and now: tapes and disk; RAID; LANs; mass storage; SAN vs. NAS; summary. Part 4 Configuring SANs - do's and don'ts: configuring from existing legacy systems; interoperability issues; summary. Part 5 More on fibre channel: concepts and terminology; fibre channel architecture; fibre channel topologies; summary. Part 6 Managing SANs: day-to-day management; backup, restore and disaster recovery - better save than sorry; SAN limitations; troubleshooting SANs; summary. Part 7 Storage Area Networks: review of existing vendors; cost comparisons; virtual SANs; summary.
