Abstract
This presentation, a major update to a popular SNIA Tutorial, outlines the benefits of networked storage, contrasting the different options. It then goes into detail on iSCSI-based SAN configurations, capabilities and options. It goes on to examines how the technology is deployed as a consolidation solution alone, and in conjunction with server consolidation and virtual server environments - examining typical configurations and best practices. It then illustrates via customer case studies how these capabilities deliver benefits to IT organizations.