Storage Resource Management
• Storage Resource Management (SRM) tools
allow IT organizations to:
– Monitor and control storage volumes
– Efficiently manage large amounts of data
– Focus on the needs of users
and applications
• SRM tools can raise ROI by: Resources
– Reducing management costs
– Maximizing the value of
Networks
storage resources
Devices
A SRM application is a specific type of SAN management tool that focuses on
storage resources:
Managing storage volumes
Managing the data stored on those volumes
Making it easier for users and applications to access that data
SRM tools can be a critical aspect of the success of the SAN:
They reduce management costs by helping administrators more
effectively manage resources.
They maximize the value of storage resources by making the best use of
the available storage capacity across multiple devices.