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Introduction
StorNext is data management software that enables customers to complete projects faster and confidently store more data at a lower cost. Used in the world's most demanding environments, StorNext is the standard for high performance shared workflow operations and
StorNext File System streamlines processes and facilitates faster job completion by enabling multiple business applications to work from a single, consolidated data set. Using SNFS, applications running on different operating systems (Windows, Linux, UNIX, and Mac OS X) can simultaneously access and modify files on a common, high speed SAN storage pool. This centralized storage solution eliminates slow LAN based file transfers between workstations and dramatically reduces delays caused by single client failures. With SNFS, any server can access files and pick up processing requirements of a failed system to continue operations.
StorNext Storage Manager enhances the StorNext solution by reducing the cost of long term data retention, without sacrificing accessibility. SNSM sits on top of SNFS and utilizes intelligent data movers to transparently locate data on multiple tiers of storage. This enables customers to store more files at a lower cost, without having to reconfigure applications to retrieve data from disparate locations. Instead, applications continue to access files normally and SNSM automatically handles data access – regardless of where the file resides. As data movement occurs, SNSM also performs a variety of data protection services to guarantee that data is safeguarded both onsite and offsite.
This guide describes how to install the StorNext product. The StorNext installation process includes steps for adding a file system, so you do not need to separately install the StorNext FS product, whose installation is described in a separate guide.
Who Should Read this Book
This guide is intended for system administrators and service personnel who want to install both the StorNext Storage Manager and StorNext File System. If you are installing only the StorNext File System, refer to the StorNext File System Installation Guide.
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