Storage Area Network Fundamentals

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Plan, implement, manage, and use SANs to increase the efficiency of your network infrastructure.

  • An in-depth coverage of SAN fundamentals, topologies, implementation and management techniques, and products.
  • Scenario based questions and hands-on exercises facilitate real-life problem solving
  • Post-chapter assessment questions to test the readers understanding.
Storage Area Network Fundamentals looks at the various areas and technologies associated with SANs, the available SAN technology, its limitations, expenditures and ways to minimize them, and the forthcoming technology, so that organizations can deploy real operational storage in data centers without further delay. Designed as an introduction to SANs, Storage Area Network Fundamentals develops an understanding of SAN basics and how to plan, implement, and manage a storage area network. The book covers the different topologies, protocols, and products required to implement and manage efficient SANs, as well as questions to test the knowledge imparted to the reader.

Raman Nagpal, is an Engineer in Computer Science from Delhi Institute of Technology(DIT), Delhi, India. He holds a Post Graduate Diploma in International Business from AIMA, Delhi. He also holds a certificate in PSP (Personal Software Process) from SEI, Carnegie Mellon University. Raman has over 6 years of industry experience, with the last two years working extensively on SAN technologies. Raman is currently working on Windows 2000 enablement of the Celestra technology, a pioneering SAN-enabled offering from Legato Systems India as manager. Prior to this, he worked on Middleware for Legatos storage management products.

(NOTE: Each chapter concludes with a Summary.)
Introduction.
1. Networking and Storage Concepts.

Basic Networking Concepts and Topologies. OSI Reference Model. Common Network Devices. Network Topologies. MAC Standards. The Need for Storage Networks. Storage Devices and Techniques. NAS and SAN. SAN Standard Organizations.

2. Introduction to Storage Area Networks.
Evolution and Benefits of SANs. SAN Components and Building Blocks. Data Access over SANs.

3. Fibre Channel Basics.
Overview of Fibre Channel Technology. Fibre Channel Ports. Fibre Channel Topologies. Fibre Channel Layers. Classes of Service.

4. Fibre Channel Products.
HBAs. Fibre Channel Connectors. Hubs. Switches. Bridges. Routers. Storage Devices.

5. Fibre Channel Cabling.
Copper-Based Cabling. Fiber-Optic Cabling.

6. SAN Topologies.
Point-to-Point Topology. FC-AL Topology. Switched Fabric Topology.

7. Designing and Building a SAN.
SAN Design Considerations. Designing a SAN. Constructing a SAN. SAN Best Practices.

8. Implementing SAN Security.
General Security Guidelines. Securing a SAN. Securing Business Environments.

9. Problem Isolation and Management of SANs.
Isolating and Troubleshooting Problems. Managing SANs. Disaster Management.

10. iSCSI Technology.
Emergence of iSCSI Technology. iSCSI Concepts. iSCSI Design Considerations and Security Requirements.

11. Future of SANs.
The Need for Change. SAN Technology Development. Non-SAN Technologies.

Appendix A. RAID Technology and Fibre Channel Vendors.
Glossary.