ABSTRACT
Are your servers and storage well connected? – Greg Schulz
• What type of network is best for cloud and server virtualization • What topologies to use when, where, and why • The importance of I/O and networking • How tiered access can be used to address various challenges • The basics of I/O, converged data, and storage networking
This chapter looks at issues, challenges, and opportunities involved with I/O and networking in support of cloud, virtual, and physical environments. Key themes, buzzwords, and trends addressed in this chapter include LAN, SAN, MAN, and WAN, along with associated network protocols, interfaces, tools, and management techniques.
