Small-midsized businesses (SMB) have traditionally stayed away from storage area network (SAN) implementations because of costs and complexities. This topic section discusses the latest technologies that are making SAN a viable option for SMBs including, Fibre Channel, iSCSI, host bus adapters and all-in-one SANs. Learn more about SAN design, routing, partitioning and management.
ISCSI SAN FAQ FAQ - Terri McClure, analyst with Enterprise Strategy Group, discusses the pros and cons of iSCSI SANs, the iSCSI SAN market and whether iSCSI SANs are really a good fit for SMBs.
Ten signs you're ready for a storage area network (SAN)
Submitted By: SearchSMBStorage.com | 08 Jun 2009 TIP - Storage area networks (SANs) used to be reserved for larger enterprises, but that's changing, and SMBs are implementing SANs. Here's 10 signs you're ready for a SAN.
Multiprotocol and unified data storage tutorial for SMBs
SearchSMBStorage.com | 12 Nov 2009 TUTORIAL - In this tutorial, learn how to choose the best multiprotocol storage system, and about the protocol options available in the latest offerings.
SMB data storage management tutorial
SearchSMBStorage.com | 27 Jan 2009 TUTORIAL - In this tutorial on SMB data storage management, learn about iSCSI vs. Fibre Channel SANs, online/cloud backup options and the latest SMB storage management news.
Fibre Channel tutorial: Fibre Channel SANs vs. iSCSI
SearchSMBStorage.com Editor | 14 Nov 2008 LEARNING GUIDE - Learn how to choose between Fibre Channel and iSCSI, buy an entry-level SAN, move from DAS to a SAN, troubleshoot SAN performance issues, and more.
ISCSI SAN FAQ podcast Published by: Terri McClure | 02 May 2008 PODCAST - Terri McClure, analyst with Enterprise Strategy Group, discusses the pros and cons of iSCSI SANs, the iSCSI SAN market and whether iSCSI SANs are really a good fit for SMBs.
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