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SN101: Understand FC Zoning
Fibre Channel has more security mechanisms built-in that most people realize. They are largely underutilized and misunderstood, so SANs are said to be a security problem. This Storage Networking 101 issue will explore FC zones: the easiest and most incorrectly configured feature of FC switches.

Storage Networking 101: Routing Clarified

Storage networking is not unlike IP networking, most of the time. In the IP world there are numerous routing protocols and standards; you literally have dozens of options. In the storage world however, there are no official routing protocols. Routing does exist, though it may not be what you're imagining.

SN101: Is IP Storage Viable?

The media loves iSCSI: it is inexpensive to implement, and offers many advantages over DAS or NAS solutions. Instead of focusing on how iSCSI works, this Storage Networking 101 will delve into some prevailing myths of IP storage. After understanding the important aspects of the FC and iSCSI technologies, we will be better positioned to make purchasing decisions.

SN101: Tricks of the SAN

We promised to talk about some fancy things you can do with a SAN; things that otherwise would be impossible. These include global file systems and having the ability to move storage between servers with virtually no downtime. In fact, the whole way you think about storage, and its hassles, can be thrown out the window.