In my previous post, I talked about what a SAN is and how it can be used- now, in this post, I’m going to share my hands-on experience configuring one. There are three SAN components: host, storage, SAN fabric (cables, networking hardware). All SAN storage devices are called targets, while the initiators are the servers…

Data centers have the infrastructure to hold, and support, vast numbers of servers, ensuring connectivity, redundancy, and protective factors such as temperature control, fire safety, and physical safety. There are three layers: the access layer/edge layer (closest to the machines themselves), distribution layer (switches connecting those access layer switches), and finally the motherlode of them…