ADSM-L

Re: [ADSM-L] why create a 12TB LUN

2010-05-27 14:02:58
Subject: Re: [ADSM-L] why create a 12TB LUN
From: Richard Sims <rbs AT BU DOT EDU>
To: ADSM-L AT VM.MARIST DOT EDU
Date: Thu, 27 May 2010 14:00:33 -0400
This kind of issue defines why a site should have a storage architect, to 
select the best overall implementation of such storage, including safeguarding 
against problems.  Some storage requires only failsafe protection represented 
in RAID 1 or RAID 5.  Some requires multi-generation file-level backup for 
recoverability from logical errors and tampering.  Then there are disaster 
recovery requirements of the site.  The site storage specialist would also have 
knowledge of the characteristics of the data at the site, and be versed in 
regulatory requirements, for privacy and retention factors to be considered in 
the overall solution.  The storage specialist would also be up on the latest 
storage technologies and products, to select the most appropriate to the needs.

The days of a company department acquiring a clump of disk and implementing it 
in an arbitrary manner are long gone...or should be.

     Richard Sims