Articles about storage, backup, virtualization, technology, innovation, programming, leadership, management,... etc
Articles about storage, backup, virtualization, technology, innovation, programming, leadership, management,... etc
Configuring LUN masking and zoning on a Storage Area Network (SAN) secures and optimizes storage access. Here are the steps. 1. Prerequisites Administrative access to your SAN fabric (via the SAN switch management interface) and storage array management tools. Know the Host Bus Adapter (HBA) World Wide Names (WWNs) or iSCSI Qualified Names (IQNs) for […]
As an IT manager responsible for storage and IT infrastructure, understanding the differences between SAN, NAS, and DAS is crucial for making informed decisions about your organization’s storage needs. Here’s a breakdown of the three storage technologies and guidance on selecting the best option for your use case: 1. DAS (Direct-Attached Storage) Definition: DAS refers […]
1. Hardware Requirements Compute Nodes CPU: Choose servers with strong multi-core CPUs (e.g., AMD EPYC or Intel Xeon). Cassandra is CPU-intensive for queries and writes. Memory: Allocate sufficient RAM. Cassandra benefits from large amounts of memory for caching, but it doesn’t store data in memory. A good starting point is 32 GB to 64 GB […]
