Storage Management

This tutorial introduces Windows Server 2008 storage management. Data is stored throughout the enterprise on a variety of systems and storage devices, the most common of which are hard disk drives but also can include storage management devices and removable media devices. Managing and maintaining the myriad of systems and storage devices is the responsibility of administrators. If a storage device fails, runs out of space, or encounters other problems, serious negative consequences can result. Servers could crash, applications could stop working, and users could lose data, all of which affect the productivity of users and the organization's bottom line. You can help prevent such problems and losses by implementing sound storage management procedures that allow you to evaluate your current and future storage needs and also help you meet current and future performance, capacity, and availability requirements. You then must configure storage appropriately for the requirements you've defined.