Computer Storage Fundamentals
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Author: Dr. Prabhat Kumar
language: en
Publisher: BPB Publications
Release Date: 2019-01-01
Learn storage system usage in various solutions to meet enterprise companyÕs business objectives Ê DESCRIPTION With the advancement of computer, mobile and popularity of internet and social media, digital data is growing exponentially. Current total global data is almost double than what was there two years back. Computer storage technologies have become most important and critical that supports this enormous growth of digital data and stores them more efficiently. Therefore demand for computer storage knowledge increased drastically in recent years. Ê This book explains the basic concept of computer storage and its fundamental features and functionalities. It also includes topics on how the application servers access storage systems through the network. Different storage vendors use different name for physical and logical components of a storage system, but this book primarily focuses on the concept of storage systems using simple and commonly understood terminologies. Almost all modern storage systems have virtualization implemented to enhance performance and fault tolerance. This book explains these implementation aspects in simple terms. Ê KEY FEATURES Different type of storage systems and their solutions are discussed. Learn the components of a storage solution, storage disk array, host servers, storage networking components and their communications. Storage performance, fault tolerance and space efficiency and their related features are explained in detailed. Storage management software suite that enables administrator to manage all storage hardware and software components and their features and functionalities that are discussed. Ê WHAT WILL YOU LEARN Storage System, Storage Infrastructure Storage Disk Array and Communication Protocols Storage Networking, Management and Performance Fault Tolerance and Data Protection Space Efficiency Ê WHO THIS BOOK IS FOR IT professionals, undergraduate and postgraduate engineering students, researchers and storage administrators. Ê Table of Contents 1. Ê Ê Storage System and Solutions 2. Ê Ê Storage Infrastructure 3. Ê Ê Storage Disk Array 4. Ê Ê Storage Communication Protocols 5. Ê Ê Storage Networking 6. Ê Ê Storage Performance 7. Ê Ê Fault Tolerance and Data Protection 8. Ê Ê Space Efficiency 9. Ê Ê Storage Management
Computer Storage Fundamentals
DESCRIPTION Data is the foundation of innovation and informed decision-making. This book is a clear, accessible guide to the essential principles and advanced technologies behind storage systems, from personal devices to the vast data centers that underpin today’s interconnected world. This book is a comprehensive guide to storage systems, covering SAN, NAS, DAS, and object storage along with the technologies used to store data. It examines storage solutions for organizations of all sizes, discussing each system’s advantages and disadvantages. The book explains storage infrastructure, including physical components, connectivity, and storage networking, and introduces software-defined storage. It also covers disk arrays, RAID configurations, and data caching techniques. Additionally, the book explores storage communication protocols like SCSI, FC, and iSCSI, network topologies, access control methods, virtual volume management, load balancing, and failover strategies. Finally, it thoroughly addresses performance measurement, fault tolerance, data protection, and overall space efficiency features using modern management software for optimal results. Upon completing this book, you will have a solid grasp of storage systems, enabling you to make informed decisions about storage solutions, optimize performance, and ensure data protection. This book provides the foundation you need to confidently tackle the storage challenges of today's digital landscape. WHAT YOU WILL LEARN ● Understand different storage types and their real-world uses. ● Explore RAID and how it organizes and protects data. ● Discover how computers communicate with storage using protocols and networks. ● Learn techniques to maximize storage efficiency and manage storage systems effectively. ● Learn core storage concepts without vendor-specific terms, covering performance, fault tolerance, and space efficiency. ● Discover NVMe, cloud storage, hyper-converged systems, snapshots, deduplication, and compression. ● Simplified explanations with real-world case studies. ● Problem-solving and logical thinking skills through 250+ objective, descriptive, and quiz questions. WHO THIS BOOK IS FOR This book is ideal for engineering students studying storage technologies, IT professionals seeking to enhance their skills, and storage administrators managing systems in non-IT environments to manage and monitor their deployed storage systems. TABLE OF CONTENTS 1. Storage Systems and Solutions 2. Storage Infrastructure 3. Storage Disk Array 4. Storage Communication Protocols 5. Storage Networking to Share Storage 6. Storage Performance 7. Fault Tolerance and Data Protection 8. Space Efficiency 9. Storage Management
Storage Networking Protocol Fundamentals
A comparative analysis of Ethernet, TCP/IP, and Fibre Channel in the context of SCSI Introduces network administrators to the requirements of storage protocols Explains the operation of network protocols to storage administrators Compares and contrasts the functionality of Ethernet, TCP/IP, and Fibre Channel Documents the details of the major protocol suites, explains how they operate, and identifies common misunderstandings References the original standards and specifications so you can get a complete understanding of each protocol Helps you understand the implications of network design choices Discusses advanced network functionality such as QoS, security, management, and protocol analysis Corporations increasingly depend on computer and communication technologies to remain competitive in the global economy. Customer relationship management, enterprise resource planning, and e-mail are a few of the many applications that generate new data every day. Effectively storing, managing, and accessing that data is a primary business challenge in the information age. Storage networking is a crucial component of the solution to meet that challenge. Written for both storage administrators who need to learn more about networking and network administrators who need to learn more about storage, Storage Networking Protocol Fundamentals is a concise introduction to storage networking protocols. The book picks up where Storage Networking Fundamentals left off by focusing on the networking protocols that underlie modern open systems: block-oriented storage networks. The first part of the book introduces you to the field of storage networking and the Open Systems Interconnection (OSI) reference model. The second part compares networked storage technologies, including iSCSI (Small Computer Systems Interface over IP) and Fibre Channel. It also examines in detail each of the major protocol suites layer-by-layer within the OSI reference model. The third part discusses advanced functionalities of these technologies, such as quality of service (QoS), load-balancing functions, security, management, and protocol analysis. You can read this book cover to cover or use it as a reference, directly accessing the particular topics of interest to you. “Storage networking is a critical concept for today’s businesses, and this book provides a unique and helpful way to better understand it. Storage networking is also continuously evolving, and as such this book may be seen as an introduction to the information technology infrastructures of the future.” —from the foreword by Claudio DeSanti, vice-chairman of the ANSI INCITS T11 Technical Committee