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ALSO CALLED: Array, R A I D Array, Storage Arrays, Arrays, RAID Array, Redundant Array of Inexpensive Disks, R A I D, Redundant Array of Independent Disks, and Disk Arrays DEFINITION: RAID (redundant array of independent disks; originally redundant array of inexpensive disks) is a way of storing the same data in different places (thus, redundantly) on multiple hard disks. By placing data on multiple disks, I/O (input/output) operations can overlap … Definition continues below.

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Where SAN Stands sponsored by Dell \| EqualLogic VIDEOCAST: Posted: 08 May 2008 \| When: 08 May 2008 SUMMARY: As SANs grow and expand, understanding the right architecture can be critical in making sure SANs are available and properly utilized. In this expert Videocast, Stephen Foskett dives into the nuts and bolts of SAN architecture and topology. TOPICS: Continuous Data Protection \| Data Management \| Disk Backups \| Fibre Channel SAN \| iSCSI SAN \| RAID \| Regulatory Compliance \| Storage Best Practices \| Storage Consolidation \| Storage Virtualization

Lesson One: Building a SAN sponsored by SearchStorage.com PODCAST: Posted: 25 Apr 2008 \| Premiered: 25 Apr 2008, 09:00 EDT (13:00 GMT) SUMMARY: In this first lesson of Advanced SAN School, Stephen Foskett, Director of Data Practice for Contoural discusses the different types of storage arrays, switches, and software that make up a storage network. TOPICS: Fibre Channel \| IP \| NAS \| RAID \| SAN \| Storage Best Practices \| Storage Management \| Storage Management Software \| Storage Switches

Changing the Economics of Storage Consolidation sponsored by EMC Corporation WEBCAST: Posted: 02 Apr 2008 \| When: Available On Demand SUMMARY: This Webcast explores ways to simplify IT through the use of IP storage consolidation solutions. View this presentation to learn how you can consolidate your storage without the cost and complexity of Fibre Channel. TOPICS: Continuous Data Protection \| Data Management \| Fibre Channel SAN \| IP SAN \| RAID \| Server Consolidation \| Storage Best Practices \| Storage Consolidation

Podcast: Advanced Backup School I sponsored by Operations IT PODCAST: Posted: 17 Mar 2008 \| Premiered: 17 Mar 2008, 09:00 EDT (13:00 GMT) SUMMARY: This Podcast explores a number of different topics surrounding backup and the common mistakes that can occur during the process. Download the companion Podcast for expert advice on the different methods that can help improve your backup operations. TOPICS: Backup Software \| Data Replication \| Data Storage \| Disk Backups \| RAID \| SAN \| Serial ATA \| Storage Best Practices \| Tape Backups

Advanced Backup School I sponsored by Operations IT WEBCAST: Posted: 17 Mar 2008 \| When: Available On Demand SUMMARY: This Webcast explores a number of different topics surrounding backup and the common mistakes that can occur during the process. View this Webcast for expert advice on the different methods that can help improve your backup operations. TOPICS: Backup Software \| Continuous Data Protection \| Data Recovery \| Data Storage \| Disk Backups \| RAID \| SAN \| Serial ATA \| Storage Best Practices \| Tape Backups

Beyond the Hype: Important Considerations When Evaluating De-Duplication Solutions sponsored by NEC Corporation of America WEBCAST: Posted: 13 Mar 2008 \| When: Available On Demand SUMMARY: This Webcast features ESG analyst, Heidi Biggar. View this presentation for her perspective on enterprise deduplication and learn about other data protection solutions that can help meet the needs of today's storage environments. TOPICS: Backup Software \| Content Archiving \| Continuous Data Protection \| Data Recovery \| Disaster Recovery \| Disk Backups \| RAID \| Storage Best Practices \| Storage Capacity

Important Considerations When Moving to an IP SAN sponsored by Adaptec, Inc. WEBCAST: Posted: 05 Mar 2008 \| When: Available On Demand SUMMARY: This Webcast outlines the benefits of iSCSI SANs and explores the key criteria to look for in a solution. TOPICS: Clustering \| Continuous Data Protection \| Disk Backups \| Fibre Channel SAN \| iSCSI SAN \| RAID \| Serial ATA \| Storage Best Practices \| VMware \| Windows

Getting Started with Online Storage for Backup Exec sponsored by Symantec Corporation PODCAST: Posted: 29 Feb 2008 \| Premiered: 29 Feb 2008 SUMMARY: In this podcast, Symantec Product Manager Darren Niller provides a step by step overview of the process on getting started with Symantec Online Storage. TOPICS: Backup Software \| Business Continuity Planning \| Continuous Data Protection \| Data Recovery \| Data Replication \| Disaster Recovery \| Disk Backups \| Podcasts \| RAID \| Regulatory Compliance \| Storage \| Storage Best Practices \| Tape Backups

Symantec Protection Network and Online Backup: An Executive Overview sponsored by Symantec Corporation PODCAST: Posted: 29 Feb 2008 \| Premiered: 19 Feb 2008 SUMMARY: In this podcast, Sr. Manager of Product Management, Mike Baldwin, provides an overview of the Symantec Protection Network and the Online Backup offering of the newly launched Symantec service. TOPICS: Backup Software \| Business Continuity Planning \| Continuous Data Protection \| Data Recovery \| Data Replication \| Disaster Recovery \| Disk Backups \| Network Security \| Online Backups \| Product Management \| RAID \| Regulatory Compliance \| Storage Best Practices \| Tape Backups

Simplifying IT with IP Storage Consolidation: Changing the Economics of Storage sponsored by Dell, Inc WEBCAST: Posted: 28 Nov 2007 \| When: Available On Demand SUMMARY: This Webcast explores ways to simplify IT through the use of IP storage consolidation solutions. Learn how you can consolidate your storage without the cost and complexity of Fibre Channel. TOPICS: Continuous Data Protection \| Data Management \| Data Storage \| Fibre Channel SAN \| IP SAN \| iSCSI SAN \| RAID \| Server Consolidation \| Storage Best Practices \| Storage Consolidation

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RAID DEFINITION (continued): … in a balanced way, improving performance. Since multiple disks increases the mean time between failures (MTBF), storing data redundantly also increases fault tolerance.

A RAID appears to the operating system to be a single logical hard disk. RAID employs the technique of disk striping, which involves partitioning each drive's storage space into units ranging from a sector (512 bytes) up to several megabytes. The stripes of all the disks are …
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