Chapter 12
| 1: | What is the primary function of storage virtualization? |
| A1: | Answer: To create upstream storage address spaces from downstream storage address spaces |
| 2: | What is the similarity between a SAN virtualization system and a storage subsystem? |
| A2: | Answer: A SANvirtualization system is similar to placing the subsystem controller in the SANinstead of in a subsystem cabinet. |
| 3: | How do volume managers and SAN virtualization systems differ in their “view” of the network? |
| A3: | Answer: SANvirtualization systems work with multiple hosts, and volume managers work with a single host. |
| 4: | Describe the difference between concatenation and striping. |
| A4: | Answer: Concatenation appends a storage address space to another, and striping intertwines strips of different ... |
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