Storage Management

The Abstracts

An Introduction to Storage Management

Russell Warren Download

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Storage Resources Management - Managing SAN Costs and Complexity

Jerry Duggan Download

Storage networks were introduced to ease issues with backup, improve access rates and availability as well as the efficiency of managing distributed storage. Storage networks also introduced many new layers of abstraction and network resources to manage, thereby replacing the direct application server to storage relationship. This problem was amplified as storage administrators were forced to master multiple device managers, fabric managers, performance tools, etc., resulting in a soaring cost of training and administration. Today's SRM and SAN Management solutions allow administrators to become more efficient at managing resources and consequently service levels, and provide the automated discovery, monitoring, reporting and policy-based actions needed to proactively manage a complex, multi-vendor storage network.

Learning Objectives:

1. This tutorial will illustrate the end user benefits of leveraging an SRM solution for effective, efficient and centralized management of everyday operational tasks as well as enabling long-term strategic initiatives such as ILM, Server and Storage Consolidation and Backup Planning and Deployment
2. This tutorial will illustrate the end user benefits being realized through the adoption of industry standards
3. This tutorial will provide background information which will be useful in the Storage Management Hands on Lab

 

SRM - Can You Get What You Want?

John Webster Download

Storage resource management (SRM) tools are becoming a must have capability, particularly for large-scale data centers. However, those who have tried SRM software tools have often found them to be difficult to install and fall short of original expectations. This presentation first surveys, and then evaluates, the product capabilities in this space. It then suggests ways to go about constructing an RFI/RFP process that clearly differentiates responding vendors.

Learning Objectives:

1. Learn what capabilities are available from SRM tools and the vendors that have created them
2. Learn how to construct an RFI/RFP that delivers an understanding of what tool/vendor can best deliver what you need.

 

The Real World State of Storage Management

Julie Ryan Download

Storage Management continues to be a top concern in the data center. How can a company’s valuable data be effectively and efficiently managed with budget constraints, increased information growth, and changes in business? The storage industry has embraced the Storage Management Initiative Specification (SMI-S) standard, but the real world results from this standard are still evolving. This presentation will share valuable insight into the state of storage management from the perspectives of users, analysts, and storage hardware vendors, based on real world adoption. Learn how to properly establish expectations and enhance the success of storage management deployments.

Learning Objectives:

• Learn the value of storage management applications and how the SMI-S standard enhances integration with hardware devices
• Understand the industry trends / deployments of storage management to better utilize the capabilities available today
• Learn how to establish proper deployment expectations and tips to improve success

 

Storage Manaement Within the NEW ITIL Version 3 Context

Dr. D. A. Robinson Download

Released in May 2007, the newest version of ITIL V3 finally completes the evolution from an IT focused Service Management focus to a complete integration with the Business of IT. By utilizing a NEW ITSM Lifecycle (i.e. Service Strategy, Design Transition, Operation & Continual Service Improvement), we can envision IT, in concert with Storage Management, moving closer to a Service Oriented Architecture.  This presentation will show how Storage Management will benefit from this retooling.

Learning Objectives:

1. Participants will become familiar with Part I - ITIL Service Support Processes (i.e. Configuration, Change, Release, Incident, Problem & Service Desk)
2. Participants will become familiar with Part II - ITIL Service Delivery Processes (i.e. Capacity, Availability, Continuity (Disaster Recovery) & Service Level Management)
3. Participants will become familiar with Part III - the NEW 10 ITIL Service Management Processes & 3 Functions.