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Hi,<br />
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I saw in the server room there were a host of VM machines (a physical server which hosts 4 vm machines).<br />
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I also saw NAS (Network-Attached Storage) and SAN (Storage Area Network).<br />
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Question: Which Storage Area network did the above the host of vm machines use? NAS or SAN? Why?<br />
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tjie
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Hi,

I saw in the server room there were a host of VM machines (a physical server which hosts 4 vm machines).

I also saw NAS (Network-Attached Storage) and SAN (Storage Area Network).

Question: Which Storage Area network did the above the host of vm machines use? NAS or SAN? Why?

tjie

The Host of vm machines (A physical server)

Virtualization is the act of creating a virtual (rather than actual) version of something, including (but not limited to) a virtual computer hardware platform, operating system (OS), storage device, or computer network resources. Virtualization is usually the creation of a system that executes separate from the underlying hardware resources, or the creation of an entire desktop for systems located elsewhere, similar to thin clients.

Virtualization

Computer data storage, often called storage or memory, is a technology consisting of computer components and recording media used to retain digital data. In addition to local storage devices like CD and DVD readers, hard drives and flash drives, solid state drives can hold enormous amounts of data in a very small device. Cloud services and other new forms of remote storage also add to the capacity of devices and their ability to access more data without building additional data storage into a device.

Storage

Hosting

Networking is the process of connecting computing devices, peripherals and terminals together through a system that uses wiring, cabling or radio waves that enable their users to communicate, share information and interact over distances. Often associated are issues regarding operating systems, hardware and equipment, cloud and virtual networking, protocols, architecture, storage and management.