To ensure that the consolidated storage is appropriate to core needs, and the investment boosts storage value,this solution set will help you do the following:
- Map capabilities of storage to core needs of the enterprise.
- Employ an appropriateness assessment tool.
- Assess how various storage features boost value or reduce cost.
- Calculate the TCO per terabyte stored.
- Justify investment by storage value for meeting core needs.
These tactical decisions should be informed by a solid strategic context. This solution set will provide strategic guidance for your consolidated network storage acquisitions.
