
The rapid rise of e-commerce, data-heavy websites, and globalization has increased the demand for data storage space–and Storage Area Networks (SANs) are the best way to solve the problem. This resource “demystifies� SAN technology and functions, showing how to manage, configure, and build your own SAN for a wide variety of applications.
* Explains the basics and architecture of Fibre Channel
* Discusses key administration issues, such as backup, restoration, and disaster recovery
* Includes a Quick Reference Card for easy access to common issues
* Provides a review of current SAN manufacturers and approximate costs of implementation
