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• What are the direct (hardware, software, service contract, and so on) and
indirect (testing, training, system transition, and so on) costs for a storage
network conversion or first-time installation? How are expenses affected
by the use of existing IP and/or Ethernet network equipment?
• What types of network security will be used to protect the storage
network?
• Should in-house IT resources be used? Or should a specialized managed
storage service provider be contracted to implement and maintain the
storage network system? A managed storage service provider can reduce
the amount of a company’s capital e