Storage Networking , Part 1 eBook: A storage network is any network that's designed to transport block-level storage protocols. But understanding the ins and outs of networked storage takes you deep into several of protocols. This guide covers SANs, Fibre Channels, Disk Arrays, Fabric, and IP Storage.
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"Yesterday I was reminded of why I hate UNIX-based desktop OSes. I downloaded the latest Knoppix 'live CD,' which means you boot the PC right off the CD without having to install anything to the hard drive. It detected most of my hardware and booted right into the desktop without any tinkering on my part. At least that was a good improvement over my last Linux adventure two or three years ago. Then I made the mistake of trying to actually use Knoppix. Since the first thing I wanted to know was which hardware had been successfully detected and which hadn’t, I tried to find something equivalent to 'Device Manager' in the KDE start menu. As it turns out, nothing like that exists.
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