1. File Services Virtualization Brian Frederick File Division - Sales Executive Mark Mazur File Division – Systems Engineer June 19, 2008

2. © 2008 Brocade Communications Systems, Inc. All Rights Reserved. 2 File Services VirtualizationJune 19. 2008 Agenda File Management Challenges File Services Virtualization Deployment Plan Q&A

3. File Management Challenges

4. © 2008 Brocade Communications Systems, Inc. All Rights Reserved. 4 File Services VirtualizationJune 19. 2008 File Data in the Enterprise Structured DataUnstructured Data ERP CRM Databases etc. Unstructured data (files) will account for more than 80% of all organization-generated information. Source: IDC, March 2007

5. © 2008 Brocade Communications Systems, Inc. All Rights Reserved. 5 File Services VirtualizationJune 19. 2008 File Data drives Storage growth while the time to manage files remains unchanged 52 weekends a year to manage files, resources and assets.

6. © 2008 Brocade Communications Systems, Inc. All Rights Reserved. 6 File Services VirtualizationJune 19. 2008 File Growth Drivers Dependence on productivity applications: –More files are being stored, moved, and copied –Larger files created with rich content –More collaboration and distribution Proliferation of digital media: –More image, video, and music content –More vertical industries (security, medical, design) Retention for compliance: –More files subject to regulation –Longer retention periods Virtualization of applications, desktops, and servers: –More files utilized and created by virtual applications –Larger image files of virtualized resources

7. © 2008 Brocade Communications Systems, Inc. All Rights Reserved. 7 File Services VirtualizationJune 19. 2008 Will More Files Make Life Easier? Are you ready to manage petabytes versus terabytes? How long will it take to migrate millions or billions of files? Will change management be less complex? How much downtime can you afford? Are your budget and head count growing as fast as your file data?

8. File Services Virtualization

9. © 2008 Brocade Communications Systems, Inc. All Rights Reserved. 9 File Services VirtualizationJune 19. 2008 Why File Services Virtualization? File Services Virtualization provides a more flexible and intelligent set of methods and tools to move and manage file data in the most cost-effective and controlled manner: Simplifies enterprise-wide management –Centralize policy-based management –Automate file management tasks Improves data protection –Complete backups and replication on time –Accelerate recovery time Optimizes IT resources –Contain hardware, software and labor costs –Balance strategic and tactical activities Provides non-disruptive, transparent movement of file data across platforms and/or geographical boundaries

10. © 2008 Brocade Communications Systems, Inc. All Rights Reserved. 10 File Services VirtualizationJune 19. 200810May 2007 Global Namespace Tier I Storage Tier II Storage DR Site Remote Sites Wide Area Network ILM Data Recovery Replication Data Migration Audit / Permission Reporting Data Migration Automated Failover / Bus Continuity Brocade Solution – File Services Replication Data Migration

11. © 2008 Brocade Communications Systems, Inc. All Rights Reserved. 11 File Services VirtualizationJune 19. 2008 How to Virtualize File Access Namespace Basics Namespace Considerations Automation via Policy

12. © 2008 Brocade Communications Systems, Inc. All Rights Reserved. 12 File Services VirtualizationJune 19. 2008 Users File Servers File Servers and SAN NAS Z: E: R: G: Brochures Office Forms Presentations FTP The Problem File Access and Management Complexity G: Migrations break links to files Server Failure - No automatic failover Manual mapping for New Capacity/Load Sharing M: Maintenance requires downtime Manual procedures for Disaster Recovery DR

13. © 2008 Brocade Communications Systems, Inc. All Rights Reserved. 13 File Services VirtualizationJune 19. 2008 Global Namespace Logical View of Data Marketing Advertising Brochures Presentations Engineering Executables Libraries Presentations Source F: File server File server and SAN NAS Global Namespace Users

14. © 2008 Brocade Communications Systems, Inc. All Rights Reserved. 14 File Services VirtualizationJune 19. 2008 Types of Namespaces TypeOverview Aggregated Installed between servers and storage repositories where it interprets I/O between clients and servers and routes file requests and responses to their appropriate destination; often referred to as a “file-level router.” Global Enterprise-wide file storage aggregation across heterogeneous storage platforms to treat them like a single file system; presents users with a single, logical view of distributed files, thereby enabling intuitive access to data. Remote Office Aggregation of geographically distributed storage platforms; reduces redundancy and presents users with a single, logical view of distributed files, thereby enabling intuitive data access. Personalized Enables users to view and access permissible resources throughout an enterprise; also enables enterprise-wide view and reporting for administrators and auditors of user access and authorization to resources from a single, unified console.

15. © 2008 Brocade Communications Systems, Inc. All Rights Reserved. 15 File Services VirtualizationJune 19. 2008 Sample Namespaces BY DEPARTMENT Home + Customers Engineering Marketing + + + + Accounting Sales - + Reports + Resources Other Departments - BY LOCATION Home + Engineering Marketing + + + Accounting New York - + Engineering + Customers Houston - + Sales Organized by one method or a combination: Department Location Permission Home + Accounting + + Sales Marketing Home + Customers + + Engineering + Sales + Home + Customers Engineering Marketing + + + + Accounting Sales + Jerry (Sales Rep) Jack (Senior Accountant) Jennifer (Marketing Manager) BY PERMISSION

16. © 2008 Brocade Communications Systems, Inc. All Rights Reserved. 16 File Services VirtualizationJune 19. 2008 A………..\\NAS01\A B………..\\NAS02\B C………..\\NAS03\C D………..\\NAS04\D Sample Hybrid Namespace NAS01 NAS02 NAS03 NAS04 AA BB CC DD C………..\\FME\C D………..\\FME\D Hybrid Namespace Client AA BB CC DD

17. © 2008 Brocade Communications Systems, Inc. All Rights Reserved. 17 File Services VirtualizationJune 19. 2008 File Movement Policies

18. © 2008 Brocade Communications Systems, Inc. All Rights Reserved. 18 File Services VirtualizationJune 19. 2008 File Services Virtualization… OK, what do I look for? 1.A solution that provides file management services across the entire enterprise 2.Compatibility with existing infrastructure 3.Availability, Scalability and Serviceability 4.Non-disruptive, transparent movement of file data across platforms and/or geographical boundaries Global Namespace Policies Driven Interface 5.Measurable ROI for file management due to elimination of redundant files 6.Implementation and ongoing operational considerations How much work is needed, i.e. network changes Cutover, i.e. phased vs. “all at once”

19. © 2008 Brocade Communications Systems, Inc. All Rights Reserved. 19 File Services VirtualizationJune 19. 2008 ConsolidationBusiness Continuity Data Lifecycle Management Replication File Management Architecture Remote File Management Centralized Data Protection Business Continuity/DR and Transparent Failover Migration/Consolidation Transparent Open File Migration Tiered file Placement/Optimization Directory Archival File Optimization Data Classification & Reporting Non-Disruptive Consolidation FME SearchDe-duplication Partnership Direction Content Search/Index with policy file movement Data De-duplication Enterprise Applications

20. Deploying File Services Virtualization

21. © 2008 Brocade Communications Systems, Inc. All Rights Reserved. 21 File Services VirtualizationJune 19. 2008 Pragmatic File Management Start with simple goals –Automate labor intensive tasks –Improve data protection –Optimize hardware utilization Identify fundamental problems and take action –Can’t make backup windows –Need capacity on primary storage –Control hardware costs Expand solution to adjacent issues –Classify and move files for compliance –Place files based on performance requirements –Move files based on data protection requirements

22. © 2008 Brocade Communications Systems, Inc. All Rights Reserved. 22 File Services VirtualizationJune 19. 2008 File Services Deployment Plan STEP 1 On Your Mark STEP 2 Get Set STEP 3 Go! 3 Step Process to a Virtualized File Environment Balanced Approach People, Process, and Technology

23. © 2008 Brocade Communications Systems, Inc. All Rights Reserved. 23 File Services VirtualizationJune 19. 2008 Analyze your Environment Brocade File Insight A view into your Windows file environment Free reporting utility for SMB/CIFS file shares and NAS devices Quick, simple way to get overview of your files Benefits: –Understand file data stored on your network –Identify old or infrequently accessed data –Identify opportunities to optimize your storage environment File Insight Value Assessment –Adds the dimension of cost savings, ROI to File Insight data through a rapid expert engagement File Insight gives you the data to undertake File Management projects confidently – migrations, consolidations, tiering STEP 1 On Your Mark

24. © 2008 Brocade Communications Systems, Inc. All Rights Reserved. 24 File Services VirtualizationJune 19. 2008 Technology Selection Brocade will work with you to create a solution for your environment taking into consideration: –Your existing infrastructure investment –Operational Requirements like Business Continuity and Migrations –File Access Profile –Business Objectives For example, does your environment have requirements for Remote Site Management Disaster Recovery Open File Migration Tiered Storage STEP 2 Get Set

25. © 2008 Brocade Communications Systems, Inc. All Rights Reserved. 25 File Services VirtualizationJune 19. 2008 Namespace & Policy Development Your Namespace can be designed to provide the utmost flexibility while offering a low risk implementation, i.e. move into the namespace using a phased approach Your file management policies will be developed to automate common tasks while providing for your immediate projects, i.e. server consolidation, file replication and Disaster Recovery Leverage Brocade’s Best Practices guides, formal classroom and web-based training STEP 3 Go!

26. Summary

27. © 2008 Brocade Communications Systems, Inc. All Rights Reserved. 27 File Services VirtualizationJune 19. 2008 Complete Data Management Suite E: Global Namespace Home + Accounting + + Sales Jody Marketing Home + Customers + + Engineering + Sales + Jennifer Home + Customers Engineering Marketing + + + + Accounting Sales + Jim (Sales Rep) Jody (Sr. Accountant) Jennifer (Marketing Mgr.) Consolidation Business Continuity Data ClassificationRemote Replication D a t a M o v e m e n t FME

28. © 2008 Brocade Communications Systems, Inc. All Rights Reserved. 28 File Services VirtualizationJune 19. 2008 File Management for the Digital Enterprise Virtualize files for transparent mobility and dynamic management of files and resources, enabling an adaptive infrastructure Move files non-disruptively: –Migrate files anywhere, anytime –You now have 365 days a year to manage files Manage resources dynamically: –Business processes manage the infrastructure –Resources adapt to changes in the environment

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