Re: Storage: SAN, NAS, or Local

Burton Peltier wrote:

> Good suggestion and I agree that what others are doing does NOT alter what
> our needs are and whether it is right for us. Some people (with more
> control over our IT shop) seem to be convinced SAN storage is a a good thing
> for all databases. I am not so convinced, especially because if configured
> for both databases and non-databases (which I think it is), there might be
> some problems. Like I said, the article at oaktable.net was definitely
> useful especially in recommending a "MicroSan" for Oracle databases. Do you
> agree with this or do you think it is a bad idea?
>
> My question may not have been phrased correctly. I was just mainly wanting
> to hear from others their experience with using SAN.
>
> I know this isn't a scientifically perfect "poll" by any means. But, hearing
> what someone or anyone has to say might help it seems, especially if they
> provide comments on tips to avoid problems. And, of course, I would always
> try it myself too.
>
> I do look at any suggestions, prove it for myself, and then maybe use it.
>
> Isn't a forum such as this a good place to ask questions like this?
>
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>
> <snipped>

Is a SAN a miracle cure for everything and every situation? No! Nothing in the IT world is.

You still haven't posted a single bit of useful information someone could use to formulate an intelligent answer to your query. Not even something as basic as what challenges are you facing and what do you think it is going to do for you if you get it.

Seems to me like a mindless attempt to throw money at a problem in the hope of making it go away.

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