Prerequisites: CIT 420, COS 311 with grades of C or better. To present the benefits of storage area networks (SANs) to corporate users and enables them to deploy SAN technology effectively. Designed as an introduction to SANs, Storage A rea Network F undamentals d develops a n understanding of SAN basics and shows how to plan, implement, and manage a SAN. This co urse c overs the top ologies, pr otocols, an d p roducts required to implement and manage efficient SANs.