Storage - NAS

• Network Attached Storage (NAS) - Provides storage across the ethernet network utilizing NFS and SMB protocols.

• Network File System (NFS)
• Server Message Block (SMB)

• NAS Storage provides a mechanism for multiple machines to have simultaneous access to programs, applications, and data

• NAS storage is managed and maintained by the Mt Xia Storage Management Group

• NAS Storage is utilized by servers running AIX, Solaris, Linux, Windows

• Access to NAS Storage is dependent upon business and application requirements

• The architectural direction for NAS is non-production environments

• Mt Xia currently utilizes NAS for both application and database storage.

For assistance with designing, implementing, and supporting your storage systems in a business continuity design structure, please contact Mt Xia.