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Storage-area networks

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Unlike stand-alone servers, a storage area network distributes resources over a scalable, redundant network of servers and storage devices. In this 5-minute primer, written and narrated by Ian Lamont, you'll learn how a SAN works and its benefits over traditional storage systems.

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