CHAPTER 2

Disk Storage Systems

In this chapter, you will learn about

•   Disk types and configurations

•   Tiering

•   File system types

Storage devices are the foundation of a storage network and are the building blocks of storage in a disk subsystem, stand-alone server, or cloud data center. Disk system performance is a key factor in the overall health of the cloud environment, and you need to understand the different types of disks that are available and the benefits of each. Once an organization chooses the type of disk to use in its cloud environment, it needs to protect the data that is stored on the disk. Along with describing the different types of disks and how to connect those disks to the system, this chapter illustrates how data ...

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