Microsoft® Windows® Server 2003 Insider Solutions

Chapter 25. Utilizing Storage Area Networks

In this Chapter

• Defining the Technologies

• When Is the Right Time to Implement NAS and SAN Devices?

• Designing the Right Data Storage Structure

• Adding in Fault Tolerance for External Storage Systems

• Combining Hardware Fault Tolerance with Windows Server 2003 Technologies

• Best Practices for SAN and NAS

• Recovering from a System Failure

• Leveraging NAS and SAN Solutions for Server Consolidation

• BEST PRACTICES

• Be Sure to Carefully Document the Entire Installation and Configuration Process

• Pilot the Storage Solution with an Engineering or Development Group

• Consolidating Exchange Servers

• Considering NAS or SAN Consolidation

Few items in the data center invoke more awe and respect than the shiny black monolith that is the SAN. ...