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The IBM TotalStorage NAS 100 Integration Guide

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Abstract

This IBM Redbook describes how to integrate, install, and configure the very latest IBM TotalStorage Network Attached Storage 100 in heterogeneous environments.

The NAS 100 units are innovative Network Attached Storage (NAS) appliances that connect clients and servers on an IP network to storage. Their value is enhanced by their support of multiple protocols, allowing seamless file sharing across dissimilar platforms. They provide excellent Microsoft Windows performance that enhances client productivity while simultaneously protecting a customer's data and business continuity. This book shows how to integrate and manage the units and explains how a company may benefit by utilizing these innovative solutions.

This easy-to-follow guide describes the market segments that may benefit from the NAS 100, and explains NAS installation, ease-of-use, remote management, expansion capabilities, Microsoft Active Directory integration, and backup and recovery techniques. Other concepts, such as cross platform storage and methodologies for common data sharing for Linux/UNIX and Windows NT/2000 environments, are also covered.

Table of contents

Chapter 1. The main concept behind Network Attached Storage
Chapter 2. The IBM TotalStorage NAS 100 product
Chapter 3. Implementing the IBM TotalStorage NAS 100
Chapter 4. Advanced NAS configuration
Chapter 5. Systems management for the NAS 100
Chapter 6. Cross platform storage
Chapter 7. Backup, restore, troubleshooting

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Publish Date
10 February 2003


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ISBN

0738429392

IBM Form Number
SG24-6913-00

Number of pages
354