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To drive the broad adoption of Ethernet-connected storage networking technologies solutions

To drive the broad adoption of Ethernet-connected storage networking technologies solutions. Ethernet Storage Forum (ESF). ESF MISSION. ESF GOALS. Ethernet Storage Forum (ESF).

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To drive the broad adoption of Ethernet-connected storage networking technologies solutions

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  1. To drive the broad adoption of Ethernet-connected storage networking technologies solutions Ethernet Storage Forum (ESF) ESF MISSION

  2. ESF GOALS Ethernet Storage Forum (ESF) • Promote Ethernet-connected storage networking technologies, the relevant standards, and the industry’s implementation of these standards worldwide • Promote the value of Ethernet as a storage networking fabric • Promote industry interoperability demonstrations, plug-fests, and qualification programs • Advocate customer needs and reflect user concerns and issues back into the standards process

  3. Provide an industry focal point for Ethernet-connected storage networking technologies & solutions Vendor-neutral educational materials for IT professionals Represent all Ethernet-connected storage networking protocols and technologies Global market awareness and positioning Industry experts and thought leadership on Ethernet-connected storage networking technologies Promote the value of Ethernet Storage Forum membership to the industry Ethernet Storage Forum (ESF) FOCUS for 2009-2010

  4. iSCSI SIG Drive continued rapid iSCSI market growth and broad adoption Create marketing and educational materials related to iSCSI solutions in windows, virtual server, heterogeneous host, high performance, and SMB environments NFS SIG Drive the continued market growth and broad adoption of NFS, and a rapid market uptake as vendors bring their pNFS implementations to market Create marketing and educational materials related to NFS-based NAS solutions, with particular focus will be on emerging new capabilities, such as pNFS Ethernet Storage Forum (ESF) SPECIAL INTEREST GROUP Goals

  5. Ethernet Storage Forum (ESF) ACTIVITIES • Industry Education • SNIA tutorials & ESF presentations • Participate in industry events around the globe • World Wide Market Awareness and Positioning • Vendor neutral contributed articles for SNS Europe and InfoStor • Ask the Expert section on website • Education on specific ESF hot industry topics • ESF technology specific webinars • Industry Marketing and Public Relations • Editorial thought leadership and media briefings • Ethernet Storage, iSCSI, and NFS collateral • Member Company Visibility • Product showcase • Solutions guide

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