Unix Storage Management

This is the first comprehensive desk reference for the Storage Manager in today’s rapidly changing storage marketplace. The authors explain what a Storage Manager does, how the various storage technologies work, and how they can fit into diverse storage strategies in a simple, straightforward manner. Both seasoned and novice Storage Managers will find this book to be a valuable tool while analyzing present storage installations and planning for future upgrades. This truly comprehensive guide to storage architectures and management offers a mind-boggling array of information crucial to any storage administrator interested in making the most of his or her corporate Unix system. Authors Ray Kampa and Lydia Bell demonstrate their considerable prowess in this field through the wide-ranging discussion of topics, including general storage principles, storage project management, storage architectures, storage management software, network-connected storage solutions, backup/restoration strategies, performance analysis/management, and more.