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Network-Attached Storage (NAS) Management for Windows Network-attached storage (NAS) is one of the most popular network storage solutions for Windows environments. Network-attached storage was created to allow servers to share their network storage with clients in that network. Some benefits of NAS with Windows systems include increades performance and data availability. This topic page features some of the best network-attached storage tips, tutorials and expert advice for using NAS in a Windows network. Here you'll find info on the pros and cons of network-attached storage, details on how NAS differs from storage area networks (SAN) and more. Also, be sure to check out our three-part series from Mark Arnold on migrating both structured and unstructured data from direct-attached storage (DAS) to NAS or SAN.



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				Making the move from DAS to SAN and NAS TIP - Mark Arnold explains why so many organizations have moved unstructured data from Windows file servers to SAN and NAS and how to migrate that data safely and easily.

		OpenFiler turns any server with attached storage into SAN or NAS appliance TIP - An open-source storage management operating system called OpenFiler can turn any server with a disk array or other attached storage into a NAS or SAN appliance in minutes.

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Backup and recovery for data migrated to networked storage
Submitted By: SearchWinComputing.com | 15 May 2008
TIP - Backup and restore procedures for SAN- and NAS-based storage systems differ from traditional direct-attached storage, with minimal effects on system performance.

Moving structured data sources to networked storage
Submitted By: SearchWinComputing.com | 27 Apr 2008
TIP - There are many advantages to hosting structured data with SAN or NAS. Mark Arnold explains the migration process, with details on how networked storage can benefit an environment.

Making the move from DAS to SAN and NAS
Submitted By: SearchWinComputing.com | 10 Apr 2008
TIP - Mark Arnold explains why so many organizations have moved unstructured data from Windows file servers to SAN and NAS and how to migrate that data safely and easily.

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WHITE PAPERS

IP & Fibre Channel in SANs
Published by: Storage Decisions | 01 Oct 2008
WHITE PAPER - This document explains how Fibre Channel will continue to improve and be an important SAN technology.

Making Virtual Backups Real
Published by: Storage Decisions and Diligent Technologies Corporation | 01 Oct 2008
WHITE PAPER - VMware Consolidated Backup allows you to mount & view VM filesystems on a proxy server and back them up.

eGuide: Blade Servers and Virtualization - Improving Your Power & Cooling Efficiency
Published by: Hewlett-Packard Company | 01 Oct 2008
WHITE PAPER - This E-Guide provides tips on using blades and virtualization, details new virtualization product enhancements and offerings, and sets the record straight on myths and misconceptions around power, cooling and consolidation.

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SEE ALSO - Topics Related to Network-Attached Storage (NAS) Management for Windows:
iSCSI Management for Windows, Storage Area Network (SAN) Management for Windows

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