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This article is part of the October 2010, Vol. 27 issue of Choosing the best storage network for virtualization
When it comes to virtualization storage, you can choose from network-attached storage (NAS) and numerous storage area network (SAN) architectures. Shared storage is often considered ideal for virtual infrastructures, because it allows virtual machines (VMs) to use storage outside of a single local disk and take advantage of important virtualization features. More on virtualization storage Virtualization storage tutorial Storage for virtualization: New vendors, new protocols Costs savings with virtualization storage management Tackling server virtualization storage problems Management is an important factor in shared storage. Administrators will need to create, assign and track a proliferation of logical unit numbers (LUNs), so virtualization storage should include mature and intuitive tools that support fast, error-free management. Although single-vendor storage for virtualization can often leverage homogeneous tools, mixed storage environments need tools that support a heterogeneous environment. Cumbersome tools or tools that lack resource visibility will ... Access >>>
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Shared storage considerations: Management, throughput, costs
by Stephen J. Bigelow, Senior Technology Editor
Shared storage is ideal for virtualization storage because it allows for VM flexibility. Many admins are turning to network-attached storage for easier setup and management.
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Tactics for Managing iSCSI and Fibre Channel over Ethernet
by Greg Shields, Contributor
Fibre Channel over Ethernet and iSCSI are prompting data center managers to turn to copper Ethernet cabling for high-speed server-to-storage networking.
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Shared storage considerations: Management, throughput, costs
by Stephen J. Bigelow, Senior Technology Editor
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Five requirements for deploying an application in a public cloud
by Phil Cox
Thinking about deploying an application in a public cloud? Investigate these five requirements to ensure success.
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Five requirements for deploying an application in a public cloud
by Phil Cox
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