| Read this Netgear ReadyNAS 2100 Review to learn | | | | Third, a NAS device like the 2100 from Netgear can |
| how you can replace or add to that Microsoft | | | | be configured as an iSCSI target to store virtual |
| Windows Server, store huge amounts of data | | | | machines; and can do so while simultaneously |
| conveniently, even get started with iSCSI network | | | | providing standard volumes. |
| storage for server virtualization. I wanted to write a | | | | Trying out server virtualization does not require an |
| brief Netgear ReadyNAS 2100 Review to highlight | | | | expensive, dedicated SAN storage unit when you |
| why I think this network attached storage device is | | | | have the ReadyNAS 2100 already. |
| an excellent addition to most any small business | | | | What a versatile network storage device! |
| equipment rack. | | | | The Netgear is easy to setup, can be configured for |
| This compact, efficient, 1U NAS device can fit into | | | | more advanced functions if you desire, and there is a |
| your business network in a variety of ways. | | | | fantastic support forum for any questions or |
| First, you can completely replace a Microsoft | | | | problems that arise. |
| Windows Server with the Netgear ReadyNAS 2100. | | | | This machine can sit in your data rack and just run, |
| Say goodbye to costly licenses, security threats and | | | | for the most part. Configure it with your email |
| weekly patches and updates just to hope your data | | | | address to have it send you alerts when there is |
| stays secure. | | | | anything happen that you need to know about. |
| The ReadyNAS can function as your file server, print | | | | Backing up the data on the ReadyNAS can be done |
| server, DHCP (network addressing) server and | | | | easily. Standard backup software on another |
| provide software and storage for individual PC | | | | workstation or server certainly can do the job, but |
| backup. Software is even included to use for backing | | | | you also have two other options not often found on |
| up workstations to the server. | | | | NAS devices. |
| Second, you can add a ReadyNAS 2100 to provide | | | | One is the option of backing up, automatically, to an |
| RAID data protection to large quantities of data. The | | | | attached USB external hard drive. The other is to |
| X-RAID2 technology protects your business with a | | | | take advantage of cloud based online backup with |
| RAID5 like protection that offers additional benefits | | | | the built-in support for ReadyNAS vault, a |
| like upgrading disks without time consuming, risky, | | | | subscription service available through Netgear. |
| backup and restore. | | | | Network storage is really becoming mainstream, and |
| Configurable with (currently) up to 8 terabytes of | | | | the cost is now affordable. No other unit offers such |
| storage - four hard drives of 2 terabytes each, yields | | | | an amazing list of features and benefits at any price |
| about 5.6 terabytes of RAID5 equivalent network | | | | point that I am aware of. |
| storage. | | | | |