SAN (Storage Area Network)
What is SAN (Storage Area Network)?
A high-speed network dedicated to storage — multiple servers access shared storage as if it were a local drive, at lightning speed.
Why SAN (Storage Area Network) Matters
For businesses running databases, virtual machines, or large file servers, SAN provides the speed and reliability that NAS can't match. It's enterprise-grade storage for mission-critical workloads.
Related Topics
Related Terms
NAS (Network Attached Storage)
A dedicated device on your network that stores files and shares them with everyone — your own private cloud, no monthly fees.
HardwareRAID (Redundant Array of Independent Disks)
A way to combine multiple hard drives so that if one fails, your data survives — like having a spare tire built into your car.
HardwareCloud
Someone else's computers, rented. Your files and apps live on their servers and reach you over the internet.
CloudBackup (the 3-2-1 rule)
A copy of your files stored somewhere else, so a dead computer doesn't mean dead data. The 3-2-1 rule: keep 3 copies of your data, on 2 different types of media, with 1 copy stored off-site — so a single fire, flood, or ransomware attack can't destroy everything.
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