The successful configuration and management of a distributed NAS solution throughout an organization with multiple remote locations requires careful consideration and a thorough understanding of the disparate needs of each location, as well as how they fit with the overall needs of the organization. Building a storage network of NAS systems that have the capability to communicate with one another, be managed remotely from a central seat, and securely replicate their business-critical data back to the central office or to other remote locations, is fundamental to the success of a remote storage solution with minimal IT resources.