Assessment and Design The solution-oriented approach
The Storage Networking Project Cycle
SANs are ongoing projects Needs
Technologies Change
SANs are complex, ongoing projects that affect the entire business: SAN designers must thoroughly understand the business needs. SANs must grow and evolve over time to meet changing business needs.
New technologies enable new solutions SANs impact the enterprise infrastructure in many different ways. IT organizations need to learn new technologies and develop new management processes.
Simply having a superior solution does not guarantee results. The success of a SAN project depends on: Careful assessment Innovative design Rigorous testing Well-planned deployment Ongoing monitoring and maintenance