IBM System Storage N Series SnapMirror

Abstract

This IBM Redbooks publication introduces the features and capabilities of SnapMirror, and describes how SnapMirror technology can be used in an IBM System Storage N Series environment to achieve enterprise data protection.
SnapMirror provides a fast and flexible enterprise solution for mirroring or replicating data over local area, wide area, and Fibre Channel networks. By providing a simple solution for replicating data, SnapMirror addresses several critical application areas, including disaster recovery, remote data access, simulating production environments for testing purposes, creating remote archives, and load sharing.
This book is intended for IT professionals who are evaluating SnapMirror technology as well as those who are deploying and architecting a SnapMirror solution.