Data Storage Implimentation

SAN(Storage Area Network)

A Storage Area Network (SAN) is a specialized network architecture that provides block-level storage access to servers and applications. SANs are typically used to provide high-speed, scalable storage for mission-critical applications, such as databases, email servers, and virtualized environments

 

The implementation of a SAN can be a complex process that requires meticulous planning, technical expertise, and rigorous testing 2. The process encompasses several pivotal phases, each contributing to the ultimate success of the SAN implementation

NAS(Network Attached Storage)

Network-attached storage (NAS) is a file-based storage architecture that allows multiple users to store and share files over a TCP/IP network via Wifi or an Ethernet cable. It is also commonly known as a NAS box, NAS unit, NAS server, or NAS head. NAS acts as centralized network shares for use over a local network. Other machines on the network can connect to a NAS to read and write data as if the drive were connected to their computer directly. NAS devices make it easy to share a pool of storage between an entire network of computers and other devices. Network-attached storages are compatible with various business apps. Hardware and software-level data security feature make NAS a secure data storage. You can easily create a backup of each drive of a NAS or clone a NAS into another network-attached storage hardware. Storage Area Networks (SAN) systems differ from NAS in that they provide block-level storage versus file-level storage. SAN systems are also distinguished by their use of high-speed networks, like Fibre Channel, to provide data access to the storage unit

Cloud Storage

Cloud storage is a service model that provides on-demand storage capacity and data access over the internet. It allows users to store, manage, and access data from remote servers that are hosted on the cloud

 

The implementation of cloud storage can be a complex process that requires meticulous planning, technical expertise, and rigorous testing. The process encompasses several pivotal phases, each contributing to the ultimate success of the cloud storage implementatio

On Permises Storage Server

On-premises storage refers to the practice of hosting a company’s server within its own infrastructure, often physically on-site. The server is controlled, administered, maintained, and procured by the company and its in-house IT team or an IT partner. Data and other information are shared between computers through the local network

 

On-premises storage servers can be implemented using various software solutions