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JNTU B.Tech IV STORAGE AREA NETWORKS Previous Question Paper (May - 2019 - R15)
Part A is compulsory. Part B consists of 5 Units. Answer any one full question from each unit.
Part A
What are the advantages of disk drive storage?
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Disk drive storage offers high capacity at a relatively low cost per gigabyte and provides random access capabilities, allowing for efficient retrieval of data compared to sequential storage media like tape.
What are the benefits of storage networks on business applications?
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Storage networks enable centralized data management, improve data availability through redundancy, and allow for scalable storage expansion without disrupting existing business applications. They also facilitate efficient data sharing and simplified backup processes.
What are the components of IP SAN?
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Write a short note on RAID 0.
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Write a short note on unplanned outages.
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Explain in brief about Business continuity.
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Write a short note on key management tasks in a data center?
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What are the key metrics to monitor for different components in a storage infrastructure?
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Explain the concept of Information security.
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List the common threats in each domain.
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Part B
What are the solutions available for data storage? Explain in detail.
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Explain about the functionalities of the core elements of a data center infrastructure.
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Briefly explain the concept of RAID and its levels.
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Describe the storage system operations.
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Compare and contrast the integrated storage system and modular storage systems.
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Identify the single points of failure in a storage infrastructure and also list solutions to mitigate these failures.
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Briefly explain about planned outages.
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Differentiate between business continuity and disaster recovery.
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Explain the replication technologies and their role in ensuring information availability and business continuity.
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Explain the architecture of backup/recovery.
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Explain the concept of Storage Virtualization.
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Explain about the critical security attributes for information systems.
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Briefly explain about file-level virtualization technology.
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