IBM Storage Virtualize and VMware: Integrations, Implementation, and Best PracticesThis IBM Redbooks® publication describes the configuration, implementation, and best practices for using the IBM Storage FlashSystem family of storage products in VMware environments. The topics in this book cover planning, configuration, operations, and best practices for integrating IBM Storage FlashSystem storage systems with VMware technologies and management frameworks:
This book is intended for presales consultants, solution architects, storage administrators, VMware administrators, IBM Business Partners, and IBM® clients who plan to deploy IBM Storage FlashSystem storage systems in virtualized data center environments that are based on VMware vSphere. This publication has been fully revised to include the latest advancements in IBM Storage Virtualize 9.1.3. |
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