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Learn to:
• Implement new technologies such as data de-duplication, iSCSI, and Continuous Data Protection • Design storage area networks that meet specific needs • Maintain and troubleshoot SANs • Develop SANs that will aid your company’s disaster-recovery plan

Christopher Poelker Alex Nikitin

Storage Area Networks
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DUMmIES
2ND

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EDITION

by Christopher Poelker and Alex Nikitin

Storage Area Networks For Dummies®, 2nd Edition
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