Now that you've put your Storage Area Network (SAN) into production, this phase of the SAN Info Center will help you learn the tools and techniques required to keep your SAN running smoothly and securely, as well as expand and enhance it to maximize your return on investment (ROI).
In the Manage and Enhance Phase of the SAN Info Center, you can:
STEP 1: CREATE OPERATIONAL PROCEDURES
Gain an overview of how to extend your current data center procedures with SAN-specific operational procedures.
STEP 2: MONITOR AND MANAGE YOUR SAN
Learn about the key areas to monitor and manage in your SAN, as well as important attributes of management and monitoring tools.
STEP 3: TROUBLESHOOT AND FIX PROBLEMS
Discover techniques and tools that will help you effectively identify and resolve problems. You can also download a helpful technical support checklist.
STEP 4: SECURE YOUR SAN
Identify potential security threats to your SAN, and learn how proactive measures like zoning and security software can protect your SAN.
STEP 5: UPGRADE AND EXPAND YOUR SAN
Learn the steps necessary to replace and add devices, upgrade and modify your fabric, as well as expand your fabric.
Find out how today's SANs are evolving toward Storage Area Management (SAM) system-automated, end-to-end solutions that simplify management and reduce cost and complexity - and what you can do to prepare.
You can start from Step 1 and read through each step sequentially, or simply go to the topic that interests you.
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