IP Storage networks

Written by a leading technical expert and instructor in the industry, here is an in-depth guide to developing high-capacity, high-speed, cost-effective data storage techniques. IP Storage Networks explains how to choose, implement, and manage IP storage network solutions successfully and efficiently. The book covers architecture, security, and networking and includes hands-on techniques and real-world examples.

Chapter 1: Introduction. Chapter 2: SAN. Chapter 3: Network Infrastructure. Chapter 4: Gigabit Ethernet. Chapter 5: Ethernet Features. Chapter 6: Virtual Interface. Chapter 7: IP. Chapter 8: UDP. Chapter 9: TCP. Chapter 10: SCSI Protocol. Chapter 11: Fibre Channel. Chapter 12: Network Attached Storage (NAS). Chapter 13: DAFS. Chapter 14: iSNS. Chapter 15: iSCSI. Chapter 16: Fibre Channel over IP (FCIP). Chapter 17: iFCP. Chapter 18: Local Applications for IP Storage Networks. Chapter 19: Backups using IP Storage. Chapter 20: Remote Applications for IP Storage Networks. Chapter 21: Performance of IP Storage. Chapter 22: Security for IP Storage. Chapter 23: Storage Virtualization. Chapter 24: InfiniBand. Chapter 25: What's Next.