Introducing Windows 2000 Deployment Planning
Introducing Windows 2000 Deployment Planning |
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Windows 2000 Server provides storage services designed to improve both reliability and user access. Table 1.13 highlights these services.
Table 1.13 Storage Management
| Feature | Description | Benefits |
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| Remote Storage | Monitors the amount of space available on a local hard disk. When free space on the primary hard disk drops below the level necessary for reliable operation, Remote Storage removes local data that has been copied to remote storage. | Allows administrators to manage the amount of free disk space by migrating files to a tape library where the files remain active from the user's perspective. |
| Removable Storage | Allows administrators to manage removable storage devices and functions. Administrators can create media pools that are owned and used by a particular application. | Allows administrators to optimize network performance by controlling where data is stored. Also makes it possible for multiple applications to share the same storage media resources. |
| NTFS file system enhancements | Supports performance enhancements such as file encryption, the ability to add disk space to an NTFS volume without restarting, distributed link tracking, and per-user volume quotas to monitor and limit disk space use. | File encryption reduces the risk that confidential data is exposed to unauthorized users. Being able to extend partitions quickly reduces server and network down time and the risk of data loss. |
| Disk Quotas | Helps administrators plan for and implement disk utilization. | Reduces the need for hardware administration and decreases maintenance costs. |
| Backup | With Backup, users can back up data to a variety of storage media, including hard drives, and magnetic and optical media. | Helps protect data from accidental loss due to hardware or storage media failure. |
| Distributed File System (Dfs) Support | Allows administrators to create a single directory tree that includes multiple file servers and file shares, and allows interoperability between Windows 2000 clients and any file server that has a matching protocol. | Dfs makes it easier for administrators and users to find and manage data on the network. Dfs also provides a fault-tolerant share for important network files. |
For information about deploying Windows 2000 Server storage management technologies, see "Determining Windows 2000 Storage Management Strategies" in this book.