Storage Lesson 2: SAN architecture and topology:  Lesson 2: SAN
architecture and topology  Building upon the foundation in
Lesson 1 of SAN School, Stephen Foskett dives into the nuts and
bolts of architecture and topology. As SANs grow and expand,
understanding the right architecture can be critical in making
sure SANs are available and properly utilized.  In Lesson 2,
Stephen discusses the evolution of SANs from standalone entities
to islands and beyond. Using such techniques as dual connections
or multipathing can make a substantial difference in the way
data is moved and processed. These techniques can also make a
big difference in your company's consolidation plans, which can
save resources, time and money.  This lesson also gets in-depth
on the different switch topologies and practices Stephen has
seen work well for large, medium and small companies.