Preface
In this IBM® Redbooks® publication, we describe recommendations based on an IBM b-type storage area network (SAN) environment that is utilizing VMware vSphere ESXi. We describe the hardware and software and the unique features that they bring to the marketplace. We then highlight those features and how they apply to the SAN environment, and the best practices for ensuring that you get the best out of your SAN.
For background reading, we recommend the following Redbooks publications:
•Introduction to Storage Area Networks and System Networking, SG24-5470
•IBM System Storage SAN Volume Controller Best Practices and Performance Guidelines, SG24-7521
•IBM System Storage SAN Volume Controller and Storwize V7000 Replication Family Services ...
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