1. Windows Storage Server
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Windows Storage Server
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2. Microsoft Storage Vision
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Microsoft Storage Vision
Make Windows the best platform for Storage  Universal Distributed Storage
Provide a broad range of storage solutions to meet customer cost, complexity and data requirement needs
Take a leadership role in new storage technologies including iSCSI
Make it easy to implement
Provide robust security
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3. Windows Unified Data Storage Server 2003
Dedicated file, block and print server
Supports multi-terabyte disk subsystems: DAS (ATA, SATA, SCSI), SAS, iSCSI, FC
Highly Available Configurations
Headless, Easy to deploy
Pre-configured and only available from Microsoft’s OEM channel partners
Leverages Windows technologies and the Windows ISV ecosystem

4. Key Features
Windows Unified Data Storage Server 2003 is built on Windows Storage Server 2003 R2
Windows File Sharing High-performance SMB/CIFS for Windows
iSCSI Software Target Robust block level storage serving and MPIO support
Network File System (NFS) Performance Gains, NFS/SMB interoperability and RFC 2307 support
Storage Manager for SANs Basic SAN management without proprietary tools
File Server Resource Manager Directory quota, file screening, and reporting
DFS-Replication Efficient file replication over WANs
Index-based Full Text Search Fast and effective search on network shares
(UID and GID mapping to Windows Users)

5. Key Features
Single-Instance Storage Reduce disk space consumption by eliminating duplicate files
File Server Optimization Optimized for File Server role out of the box
Comprehensive Setup Out of the box experience to guide user through initial setup
Share and Storage Management Unified view of file server resources, streamlined storage provisioning
Windows SharePoint Services Built-in Web-based collaboration
Cluster Improvements Greater than 2 terabyte failover cluster support
Remote administration Terminal Services using ActiveX or Java RDP in a browser
MMC Administration Model Single user experience across Windows-based products
Or use terminal command shell with a serial cable.

6. What is iSCSI? internet Small Computer System Interface? It is just…
A TCP/IP based protocol for establishing and managing connections between IP-based storage devices, hosts and clients using SCSI commands that are intercepted and directed to the iSCSI layer then sent as TCP packets.
A great use of standard Ethernet wiring.
A way to make remote disk space appear as locally-attached SCSI drives.

7. Dedicated Gigabit Ethernet Network
iSCSI SAN
iSCSI Software Initiator runs on the clients
Here is a quick overview of what an iSCSI SAN might look like. Deploying an iSCSI network is similar to deploying an IP network. The storage device is referred to as the iSCSI Target. Any Windows Storage Server 2003 R2 device can be configured as a target using Microsoft iSCSI Target.
The iSCSI Initiator, is the application server that will utilize the SAN. These can be any combination of Exchange, SQL, File servers and so forth. Once the iSCSI target has been configured, the initiator views the iSCSI target disks the same as a local disk and any application can access it as a local disk. Client’s experience is unaffected by implementing a SAN.
All of the devices in the iSCSI infrastructure can be connected with familiar Ethernet infrastructure. The same switches and cabling that you are currently using in your server room can probably be applied to an iSCSI implementation. It is even possible to share the infrastructure of your LAN and your iSCSI network. If necessary, the iSCSI traffic can travel through the same physical network as your client network.
Dedicated Gigabit Ethernet Network
iSCSI Target
+ iSCSI Software Target

8. SAN Storage Market Trends
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SAN Storage Market Trends
IDC worldwide forcast 2009
Over 75% of all storage capacity will be external in 2009
It is predicted that 52% of all external storage capacity (or 4.3 Exabytes) will be attached to Windows in 2009
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9. iSCSI SAN Storage Market Trends
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iSCSI SAN Storage Market Trends
211%CAGR
iSCSI storage capacity will surpass all internal disk storage in 2009
Windows is the leading Operating System (OS) for iSCSI storage solutions, about 90%
Remaining 10% is shared by SUN, Linux, Novell
Microsoft continues to innovate and invest in iSCSI technologies
IDC forecasts that the worldwide iSCSI market will more than double this year, reaching $842 million compared with $314.1 million in IDC predicts iSCSI revenue will surpass the $1 billion mark in
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10. IT Best Practice Trend: Consolidation
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IT Best Practice Trend: Consolidation
File Servers
Application Servers
Backup Servers
spare
spare
spare
Logs
Logs
Shares
spare
spare
Stores
Stores AD
Domain
Consolidation = Improved operations
More efficient resource utilization
Device sharing
Physical space reduction
Reduction in hardware costs
Less points of management
Better service levels
A popular best practices for improved IT operations is consolidation of servers and consolidation of storage
Consolidation provides many benefits including
improved utilization of hardware resources
Possible reduction of licensing costs
Less equipment to maintain and manage
Less points of management
A reduction of physical space needs – which may be a precious resource in
many environments.
Consolidating storage provides the same benefits as consolidating servers
and the ability to improve storage operations.
The improved storage operations is the result of adding capabilities and flexibility that was not available with Direct attach storage configurations.
All server consolidation efforts should consolidate storage as part of the project. The results typically pay for them selves immediately, and continue to provide positive returns in reduced management.
Storage consolidation can also be done as part of the normal cycle of server retirement and upgrades. Again the results are dramatic in reducing both initial capital outlays as well as ongoing operating costs.
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11. iSCSI is a Familiar Network for IT Pros
Familiar IP Networking Expertise and Tools
IP Interoperability
Storage over Distance – Replication
Multiple Layers of Security – Built-in to Protocol
Good Performance at 1Gig
iSCSI = internet Small Computer System Interface
An interconnect protocol that:
TCP/IP based protocol designed for storage area networks (SANs)
Supports the block-based storage needs of database applications
Establishes and manages connections between IP-based storage devices, hosts and clients
Is based on familiar and ubiquitous open standards
Provides advanced IP routing, management, and security tools
iSCSI can be implemented anyplace you can implement IP
Leverages experience of IT personnel + existing infrastructure = lower implementation and maintenance costs than FC
Client/server-oriented connection protocol
Based on proven technologies (SCSI/Ethernet/IP)
Uses more cost effective commodity networking infrastructure
Interoperability is high
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12. iSCSI Momentum and Market
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iSCSI Momentum and Market
40% of large U.S. enterprise respondents have already deployed or intend to deploy iSCSI SANs by the end of 2006 – Lehman Brothers Sept. CIO Survey
Vast Majority of iSCSI Initiator hosts run Windows
Blade Server is the fastest growing server segment
Windows Server (Initiator) iSCSI
116K Ports (90%)
89K Windows Servers
Windows Server (Initiator) iSCSI Forecast 2009
2,500K Ports (75%)
1,923K Windows Servers (85% CAGR)
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13. Customers are moving to iSCSI SAN storage solutions!
In the next 12 months…
21% of small businesses
27% of medium businesses
39% of large businesses
..plan to purchase iSCSI storage

14. iSCSI Windows Architecture
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iSCSI Windows Architecture
Applications
Management
Drivers
Hardware
iSCSI CLI
Initiator Service
WMI
Software Initiator
NIC
Device Manager
Miniport Driver
iSCSI HBA
Network
Perf.
Monitor
Security
Bus Driver +Miniports
Multifunction Card
Microsoft iSCSI
Mgmt Apps
iSNS Client
Microsoft Windows
Vendor
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15. Scenario – SQL, Exchange + Files
ALL-IN-ONE!
Ease Backup
Problems
Easy Expansion
High Availability
Reduce TCO!
Talking Points
Exchange, SQL, and other database applications access data on the block level, a lower level protocol than file services. iSCSI performs very well at the block level. Use a Windows Storage Server 2003 R2 server to remove the direct attached storage from your database servers and consolidate into an iSCSI solution. Once again, expansion and backup challenges are solved. Your more efficient database storage solution can reduce the TCO of your servers.

16. Unified Storage = SMB, iSCSI and NFS
Windows Vista
Windows XP
UNIX
Apple
WUDSS supports remote file sharing (SMB/NFS) and remote block access (iSCSI) to storage resources
Consolidate file sharing and application server data storage
Create storage tier to serve clients and applications
Supports multiple server operating systems with a supported iSCSI initiator
Fibre Channel SANs are not required for block-level data
Public LAN
File
Shares
WUDSS
Windows + Exchange
Linux + Apache
UNIX + Oracle
iSCSI
LUNs
Private LAN (iSCSI block access)

17. Benefits of Unified Storage
Storage consolidation
Fabric consolidation and simplification
Simplified non-disruptive storage management and backup
No more:
Adding hard drives to application servers
Excess capacity that can’t be used

18. Unified Administration
Unified share and storage administration
Unified share provisioning (SMB and NFS)
Unified overview of volumes and shares
MMC based administration model
Remote administration from both Windows and non-Windows clients
Point browser to:
Server detects client OS and provides ActiveX RDP client if Windows OR Java RDP client if non-Windows
Full TS client is still an option
Java Applet Tested with:
Red Hat Enterprise Linux 3 or 4 WS
SUSE Linux Enterprise Server 9 or 10
Java 2 Runtime Environment 1.4.2
Firefox v1.0.6 or later
Mozilla v or later

19. Remote Administration
Java RDP Applet Tested with:
Red Hat Enterprise Linux 3 or 4 WS
SUSE Linux Enterprise Server 9 or 10
Java 2 Runtime Environment 1.4.2
Firefox v1.0.6 or later
Mozilla v or later

20. Out-of-Box Experience
New out-of-box experience application with focus on initial setup
Guides administrator through initial setup tasks, such as:
Computer information
Configuring Windows Update
Cluster configuration, if Enterprise Edition

21. Updated Management Console
Consolidates all management tools into single MMC console
Displays system configuration information
Links to relevant best practice whitepapers, sizing guidelines
Quick links to server configuration areas

22. Share and Storage Management
New MMC snap-in
Unified overview of volumes and shares
Unifying share and storage provisioning
Unified share provisioning (SMB and NFS)
Tabbed overview of all shares and volumes with key properties

23. Share and Storage Management
New MMC snap-in
Unified overview of volumes and shares
Unifying share and storage provisioning
Unified share provisioning (SMB and NFS)
Tabbed overview of all shares and volumes with key properties

24. Provision Storage
Integrated storage provisioning experience
Create new LUN and specify LUN type
Unmasking
Create and format volume
Requires VDS 1.1 hardware provider
Supports FC, iSCSI or SAS

25. Provision Storage Wizard (1 Of 3)
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Provision Storage Wizard (1 Of 3)
Simplified, end-to-end storage provisioning experience
Used by both Share and Storage Management and Storage Manager for SANs
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26. Provision Storage Wizard (2 Of 3)
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27. Provision Storage Wizard (3 Of 3)
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28. Provision Share Integrated share provisioning experience
Select storage
Set NTFS permissions
Select sharing protocols: SMB and NFS
Set SMB settings: user limit, access based enumeration, offline settings and share permissions
Set NFS settings: anonymous access, client groups and host permissions
Specify quota or screening template
Publish to DFS namespace
Support creating shares on a cluster
Only requires the underlying disk to be online on the node being managed

32. Cluster Support for > 2 Terabyte
Added GPT disk support in QFE
Enables > 2 terabyte volume support on failover clusters
Requires SP2
Supports:
Windows Server 2003 R2
Windows Storage Server 2003 R2
Windows Unified Data Storage Server 2003