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Abstract
With the introduction of the Microsoft Windows Storage Server 2012 offering via the IBM® Reseller Option Kit (ROK) program, clients can now get customized unified storage solutions that precisely match their specific needs. Combined with the IBM System x® servers and preinstalled by an IBM Business Partner, Windows Storage Server delivers enterprise-class storage management technology in an affordable, all-in-one solution. It is a great choice for your business regardless of whether you are a first-time user of network-attached storage (NAS) or you are deploying advanced storage solutions.
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With the introduction of the Microsoft Windows Storage Server 2012 offering via the IBM® Reseller Option Kit (ROK) program, clients can now get customized unified storage solutions that precisely match their specific needs. Combined with the IBM System x® servers and preinstalled by an IBM Business Partner, Windows Storage Server delivers enterprise-class storage management technology in an affordable, all-in-one solution. It is a great choice for your business regardless of whether you are a first-time user of network-attached storage (NAS) or you are deploying advanced storage solutions.
The following figure shows the IBM System x servers and storage devices used in the Windows Storage Server 2012 solutions.
Figure 1. IBM System x server and storage devices used in the Windows Storage Server 2012 solutions
IBM System x servers are developed, quality tested, and certified by IBM, the leading vendor in technology patents for 17 years running, and they are backed by IBM's incomparable worldwide service and support. IBM System x servers deliver business value over the long term due to advancements in scalability, reliability, and performance, combined with flexible configuration options, energy efficient components, and robust systems management tools.
Did you know?
Windows Storage Server 2012 based unified storage with the flexible choice of storage protocols (iSCSI, SMB, NFS) can provide required performance levels for the most demanding server applications while significantly lowering deployment and support costs.
Unlike Windows Server 2012, Windows Storage Server 2012 does not require client access licenses and provides a virtually unlimited number of supported clients for storage sharing purposes.
Windows Storage Server 2012 provides flexible support for Microsoft and ISV anti-virus applications.
Solution summary
In this guide, we describe three deployment scenarios for Windows Storage Server 2012 on IBM System x hardware:
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