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9.2 Piloting new technology

When you plan to use advanced features, such as FC over IP (FCIP), iSCSI,

VSAN and IVR, compression, FCIP write acceleration (FCIP-WA), and Fibre

Channel tape acceleration, it is important to implement the new technology

initially as a pilot. You must do so with the understanding that the experience

gained in your own environment will always be slightly unique.

When implementing leading-edge technologies, many clients prefer to avoid the

uncertain outcomes that a pilot implies. Instead they secure implementation

guarantees from vendors. In fact, the outcome can never really be guaranteed.

Piloting allows the solution to be tailored based on lessons learned in your own ...