Storage Networks: The Complete Reference
暫譯: 儲存網路：完整參考指南

Keep tabs on the vast array of storage network technologies, including SAN, NAS, Fibre Channel, file systems, virtualization, database storage, and snapshots. Plus, discover emerging technology standards such as iSCSI, InfiniBand, and storage provisioning. A profoundly useful resource for troubleshooting and coping with legacy issues such as interoperability and storage resource management.

Contents   

   Part I: Concepts of Storage Networking
    1: The Data Storage and Data Access Problem
    2: The Battle for Size and Access
    3: Decoupling the Storage Component: Putting Storage on the Network
    4: Decoupling the Storage Component: Creating a Network for Storage

   Part II: Storage Fundamentals
    5: Storage Architectures
    6: Device Overviews
    7: Connectivity Options
    8: Data Organizational Methods

   Part III: Network Attached Storage
    9: Putting Storage on the Network: A Detailed Discussion
    10: NAS Hardware Devices
    11: NAS Software Components
    12: NAS Connectivity Options

   Part IV: Storage Area Networks
    13: Architecture Overview
    14: Hardware Devices
    15: Software Components
    16: Configuration Options for SANs

   Part V: Application-Putting It Together
    17: Defining the I/O Workload
    18: Applying the SAN Solution
    19: Applying the NAS Solution
    20: Considerations When Integrating SAN and NAS

   Part VI: Management-Keeping It Running
    21: Planning Business Continuity
    22: Managing Availability
    23: Maintaining Serviceability
    24: Capacity Planning
    25: Security Considerations

   Part VII: Appendixes
    A: NAS Case Study: The International Image Processing Company
    B: SAN Case Study: The Import Auto Industry
    C: SAN/NAS Management Case Study: The Southwestern CD Company
    D: Glossary