Resilient Storage Networks : Designing Flexible Scalable Data Infrastructures

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Summary: In-depth and comprehensive information on storage networking
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Resilient Storage Networks picks up where other books leave off. The author walks the reader through the fundamentals of storage networking and then dives deep into the data storage technologies used in building a resilient storage infrastructure. Business continuation, data management, protection and recovery, networking access interfaces and protocols, cabling, distance extension, storage I/O, and storage devices are among some of the topics discussed in detail. The author gives examples and "how-to's" in implementing appropriate solutions for different requirements. The book is particularly effective at illustrating best practice methodologies for designing and implementing storage networks. Excellent technical content and effective use of diagrams. Greg's experience and vendor-neutral approach shine through in this book.

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Summary: Storage Networking
Review: This book is the most informative text on the market for those interested in building high available storage that is assessable across a network. Greg has written a book that is comprehensive in its scope yet readable by all those in the IT world. You will find a wealth of information on not only how to design a storage netork to meet the needs of your applications but also how to maintain it while providing the highest data availability.
I found of particular interest to me the abundance of examples on different configurations depending on a company's current infrastructure and how the connectivity could be modified to incorporate the most up to date networking technology.
I guarantee every time you read a section from this book you will come away with some new thoughts on implementing storage.

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Summary: great book!
Review: This is the most complete book on SAN's that I have come across. Combined with the focus of relating technologies, components, and configurations to business needs makes it a very valuable book. I have made it recommended reading for all of my engineers.