What is SAN?
SAN is well-known as Storage Area Network and is a block-level storage solution for multiple servers.
A SAN consists of several storage devices connected to each other and to servers usually via a high-speed network.
One positive point of a SAN is its speed.
Because it provides block-level storage it can be used for applications that require high performance and low latency such as databases or virtual machines.
Because SANs are designed to be shared between multiple servers they can also use storage resources more efficiently than local storage.
However SANs can be complex to configure and manage and require specialized knowledge to implement and maintain.
Additionally SANs are typically more expensive than other storage solutions so they may not be the best option for small businesses or home users.
