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ALSO CALLED: SAN Architecture, Storage Network, Server Area Networks, Storage SANs, and Storage Area Networks
DEFINITION: A SAN island is a storage area network (SAN) that exists as a discrete, isolated entity within a larger SAN. The components of a SAN island are usually all located in the same building, or even within a single room.

SAN islands typically evolve within organizations as they grow. In a  … 
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Is SAN right for Windows file storage?
sponsored by SearchWindowsServer.com
WEBCAST: In this podcast, Bruce Mackenzie-Low provides answers to these questions and more, plus details on SAN management basics for Windows administrators.
Posted: 04 Sep 2008 | Premiered: Available On Demand
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Best Practices Data Deduplication for Symantec's NetBackup (NBU)
sponsored by Data Domain
WEBCAST: View this Webcast to learn more about this solution, how it works and the benefits it delivers.
Posted: 19 Aug 2008 | Premiered: Available On Demand
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Get the basics on using SANs for SQL Server
sponsored by SearchSQLServer
PODCAST: In this podcast, SQL Server MVP Hilary Cotter shares SAN basics for beginners.
Posted: 21 Jul 2008 | Premiered: 10 Jun 2008
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Top 5 tips for a successful Exchange Server and SAN deployment
sponsored by Dell, Inc.
PODCAST: In this podcast, Exchange MVP Mark Arnold shares his top tips for a successful Exchange Server and SAN deployment.
Posted: 21 Jul 2008 | Premiered: 12 Jun 2008
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The Evolution of File Systems
sponsored by SearchStorage.com
VIDEOCAST: This TechTalk explains the difference between a File Area Network (FAN) and traditional File Systems, the pros and cons of each, and what can be expected in File System Architecture in the coming years.
Posted: 21 Jul 2008 | Premiered: 23 Jun 2008, 09:00 EDT (13:00 GMT)
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SAN storage best practices for Exchange Server 2007
sponsored by SearchExchange
WEBCAST: With Exchange Server 2007's new 64-bit architecture and ability to host up to 50 storage groups, using storage area networks (SANs) becomes a more viable option than it was for Exchange 2003 installations. Using a SAN has its drawbacks as well.
Posted: 21 Jul 2008 | Premiered: Available On Demand
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Configuring SQL Server on storage area networks (SANs)
sponsored by SearchSQLServer
WEBCAST: Server MVP Hilary Cotter takes you from the pros and cons of SANs and disk fundamentals to the ideal number of LUNs and disk performance counter settings for the buffer manager.
Posted: 21 Jul 2008 | Premiered: Available On Demand
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Untangling Data Deduplication
sponsored by Overland Storage
VIDEOCAST: In this videocast, analyst and industry veteran Arun Taneja uncovers some of the important basics and trends related to data deduplication.
Posted: 09 Jul 2008 | Premiered: 09 Jul 2008, 09:00 EDT (13:00 GMT)
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Latest Developments in Storage Networking
sponsored by EMC Partner Organization
VIDEOCAST: View this Videocast, featuring Jeff Boles, Technology Analyst for the Taneja Group, as he shares his insights into networking technologies, planning and design, and incorporating new and emerging storage networking technologies.
Posted: 30 Jun 2008 | Premiered: 30 Jun 2008, 09:00 EDT (13:00 GMT)
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Common Backup Configuration Mistakes
sponsored by EMC Partner Organization
VIDEOCAST: View this Videocast, featuring renowned storage expert, W. Curtis Preston, as he deconstructs the common backup system and points out certain mistakes that may be hampering your backup operations. View this Videocast to learn more.
Posted: 30 Jun 2008 | Premiered: 30 Jun 2008, 09:00 EDT (13:00 GMT)
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Symantec NetBackup (NBU) Design Best Practices with Data Domain
sponsored by Data Domain
WEBCAST: Many backup environments are being pushed to their limits, especially for Symantec NetBackup (NBU) customers. View this Webcast to learn about a new data deduplication solution that helps overcome these challenges and more.
Posted: 25 Jun 2008 | Premiered: Available On Demand
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Value-Added Services: Pushing Beyond the Box
sponsored by Kaseya
VIDEOCAST: Greg Schulz, Founder and a Senior Analyst for the StorageIO Group, discusses Storage Services and Managed Services and how both can contribute to the bottom line for channel companies.
Posted: 23 Jun 2008 | Premiered: 23 Jun 2008, 09:00 EDT (13:00 GMT)
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Massively Scalable NAS
sponsored by Exanet
WEBCAST: In this Webcast, Arun Taneja will present requirements for massively scalable NAS products and explains why customers should evaluate alternatives from the perspective of scalability, performance, high availability and management.
Posted: 23 Jun 2008 | Premiered: Available On Demand
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ISE: A New Foundation for Data Storage
sponsored by Xiotech Corporation
VIDEOCAST: This Videocast highlights a revolutionary next generation disk storage platform that delivers a number of performance advantages over conventional technologies.
Posted: 18 Jun 2008 | Premiered: 18 Jun 2008, 09:00 EDT (13:00 GMT)
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Solutions for Simplifying Storage Management in VMware Environments
sponsored by Xiotech Corporation
VIDEOCAST: Fortunately, new solutions are emerging to combat these issues and this Videocast highlights one such technology. View this Videocast to learn about an innovative new solution that integrates with VMware environments to deliver critical benefits.
Posted: 17 Jun 2008 | Premiered: 17 Jun 2008, 09:00 EDT (13:00 GMT)
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Podcast: Using virtualization backup and replication to protect physical servers
sponsored by Dell, Inc.
PODCAST: In this podcast, server virtualization expert David Davis describes the pros and cons of and best practices for using virtualization-based backup and replication to protect physical servers.
Posted: 09 Jun 2008 | Premiered: 09 Jun 2008
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Using virtualization backup and replication to protect physical servers
sponsored by Dell, Inc.
WEBCAST: In this webcast, server virtualization expert David Davis describes the pros and cons of and best practices for using virtualization-based backup and replication to protect physical servers.
Posted: 09 Jun 2008 | Premiered: Available On Demand
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Tiered Storage & Data Classification School II
sponsored by Overland Storage
WEBCAST: View this expert Webcast to learn more about the benefits of data classification and developing a tiered storage architecture and learn how to be successful in your endeavors.
Posted: 27 May 2008 | Premiered: Available On Demand
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Tiered Storage & Data Classification School I
sponsored by Overland Storage
WEBCAST: View this expert webcast to learn more about the benefits of data classification and developing a tiered storage architecture and learn how to be successful in your endeavors.
Posted: 14 May 2008 | Premiered: Available On Demand
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Q&A with Curtis Preston - Improve Your Backup Operations
sponsored by EVault Inc., a Seagate Company
VIDEOCAST: In this expert Videocast, GlassHouse Technologies' VP of Data Protection W. Curtis Preston talks about diagnosing the root of your backup bottlenecks.
Posted: 17 Mar 2008 | Premiered: 18 Mar 2008, 09:00 EDT (13:00 GMT)
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Storage Considerations for Exchange 2007
sponsored by Hewlett-Packard Company
WEBCAST: This Webcast discusses changes in Exchange 2007 and storage technologies, and reviews the benefits of using direct attached and networked storage solutions for Exchange 2007 deployment.
Posted: 14 Feb 2008 | Premiered: Available On Demand
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Curtis Preston Explores the Facts of Data Deduplication
sponsored by NetApp
PODCAST: Download this expert Podcast, featuring backup guru Curtis Preston, from GlassHouse Technologies to learn about the important concepts of data deduplication and why it is becoming a must-have in organizations across the globe.
Posted: 06 Feb 2008 | Premiered: 05 Feb 2008
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Optimize Your Business Applications with a Server-to-Storage Virtualized Infrastructure
sponsored by Arrow Electronics, Inc.
WEBCAST: Deploying virtualization presents a number of challenges for storage infrastructures. View this Webcast to learn how you can overcome these problems by using complementary solutions with VMware to improve flexibility, reduce provisioning time and more.
Posted: 01 Feb 2008 | Premiered: Available On Demand
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Part 1: Basic Storage and Networking Terms
sponsored by Dell, Inc.
VIDEOCAST: Greg begins with an introduction to storage and networking terminology, which helps to demystify complicating acronyms and other jargon used by storage and networking specialists.
Posted: 24 Jan 2008 | Premiered: 24 Jan 2008, 09:00 EST (14:00 GMT)
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Simplifying Data Centers & Storage Area Networks by Creating a Virtual Infrastructure Layer
sponsored by OnPATH Technologies
WEBCAST: A virtual infrastructure layer can help your organization adapt to the dynamic needs of a virtualized data center by providing a more secure environment that enables a hands-off approach to managing the SAN. This Webcast provides an overview of the...
Posted: 23 Oct 2007 | Premiered: Available On Demand
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SAN DEFINITION (continued): …  large SAN consisting of islands, the individual islands are interconnected and can share data. Connecting SAN islands together in an efficient manner can present a challenge to a growing organization. There are several ways in which SAN island interconnection can be accomplished. Fibre Channel's fast data transfer makes it a popular technology choice.

Even though a SAN island is physically located at a specific point, it may be used for more than one application, by more than one … 
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