vSphere Storage Design

Storage is an essential component of vSphere design and provides the foundation for the vSphere environment. A solid storage design that addresses capacity, performance, availability, and recoverability is the key to a successful vSphere design. The following diagram displays how a storage design is integrated into the design process:

Storage design phase of in the vSphere design workflow

Several storage options and protocols are supported in the vSphere environment. The architecture that's chosen for a vSphere deployment depends on the capabilities and features needed to meet the design requirements.

This chapter will cover calculating the storage capacity and performance requirements, sizing datastores, and selecting a storage protocol. The calculations for the recipes in this chapter will be based on the following requirements that were identified...