Storage Area Networks For Dummies®

Part I. SAN 101

In this part ...

The computer industry is funny. As soon as you get comfortable with the latest technology and become the resident expert, something new comes out, and the whole learning process starts all over again. Some people enjoy the challenge of learning about something new, and some think it just makes life more difficult. This first part of the book tries to make things easier by introducing you to storage area networks, or SANs. Just like in high school shop class, when you were introduced to the drill press, the table saw, and the first aid stations, we introduce you to the various tools that you use to build a SAN. We tell you what each tool does, why it's necessary, and how you can use it in your new SAN project.