Chapter 5. Volume Management

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Time

This chapter takes approximately 2 hours to complete.

Goals

List the limitations of an Xsan volume

Describe the contents, function, and relationships of the files in the /Library/Filesystems/Xsan/config folder

Identify the role of fsm and fsmpm in an Xsan volume

Manage folder affinities in relation to overall volume performance

Implement affinities in relation to controlling user access to information on SAN volumes

Increase the storage on an Xsan

Modify advanced volume settings

Safely shut down and start an Xsan

List Xsan volume changes that cause data loss

Identify the process for destroying an Xsan volume with Xsan Admin

Use practical and compatible backup solutions with Xsan

In the previous two chapters, you ...

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