Windows Storage Server 2003 R2Technical OverviewL300

David SalmanSenior Infrastructure ConsultanthpDavid.Salman@hp.com, v-davsal@microsoft.com

AgendaAgenda

OverviewOverview

Features of R2Features of R2

Comparison with Windows Server 2003 R2Comparison with Windows Server 2003 R2

Appendix: HP Storage mirroring – NSI Appendix: HP Storage mirroring – NSI double takedouble take

Overview

Storage Server Technical Overview

Comparison with Windows 2003

R2

Features of R2

Storage ChallengesStorage Challenges

Storage growth estimates: 60-100% per year Storage growth estimates: 60-100% per year for organizationsfor organizations

Costs of managing storage can be 10x the Costs of managing storage can be 10x the cost of storagecost of storage

Process of consolidating file servers and Process of consolidating file servers and storage servers is complicatedstorage servers is complicated

Current trends:

Limits to GrowthLimits to GrowthLimited storage capacityLimited storage capacityScaling constraints emerge as data assets growScaling constraints emerge as data assets grow

Exponential Management ComplexityExponential Management ComplexityMore hardware and software needed to meet increased storage More hardware and software needed to meet increased storage capacity needscapacity needsMore administrators needed to configure and maintain IT More administrators needed to configure and maintain IT assetsassetsLimited or laborious access to shared data, especially data Limited or laborious access to shared data, especially data shared between company workgroups, departments, and shared between company workgroups, departments, and branchesbranches

Constraints to Data ProtectionConstraints to Data ProtectionData is scattered across network Data is scattered across network Poor or inconsistent protection of data on client desktops and Poor or inconsistent protection of data on client desktops and laptopslaptopsTemporary or permanent loss of data resulting from hardware Temporary or permanent loss of data resulting from hardware failures, data corruption, or user errorfailures, data corruption, or user error

Storage ChallengesDrawbacks to adding more DAS

Storage ChallengesStorage Challenges

Organizations need to consolidate existing Organizations need to consolidate existing storage and grow future storage in a storage and grow future storage in a manageable waymanageable way

Windows-based NAS appliances provide Windows-based NAS appliances provide industry-standard storage solutionindustry-standard storage solution

Supported by numerous Tier-One vendorsSupported by numerous Tier-One vendors

50-90% less expensive than non-Windows-based 50-90% less expensive than non-Windows-based solutions*solutions*

NAS appliances are a cost-effective solution

* Source: 2004 D.H. Brown Associates study

Windows Storage Server 2003

Windows Longhorn Storage Server

Windows Storage Server

2003 R2

Windows Storage Server

2003 R2 OOB

Windows Longhorn Storage

Server R2

Windows Storage Server RoadmapWindows Storage Server Roadmap

Windows Storage Server PhilosophyWindows Storage Server PhilosophyLeading Edge Storage FeaturesLeading Edge Storage FeaturesFlexible release scheduleFlexible release schedule

R2

Benefits of WSS 2003 R2

Single instance storage (SIS)Single instance storage (SIS)

Searching and indexingSearching and indexing

Ease of deploymentEase of deployment

Improved, simplified Improved, simplified managementmanagement

DependabilityDependability

Enhanced data protectionEnhanced data protection

Load balancing and robust Load balancing and robust file replicationfile replication

ISV utility support ISV utility support

Robust securityRobust security

Server fail overServer fail over

Improved performanceImproved performance

Windows SharePoint Windows SharePoint ServicesServices

WebDAVWebDAV

BackupBackup

AntivirusAntivirus

SISSISBuilt-in performance enhancementsBuilt-in performance enhancementsFull text searchFull text searchFile Server Resource Manager File Server Resource Manager

quotas quotas file screeningfile screening

Storage Manager for SAN Storage Manager for SAN Improved branch office support Improved branch office support

New DFS-N consoleNew DFS-N consoleNew DFS-R consoleNew DFS-R console

Windows SharePoint ServicesWindows SharePoint ServicesExchange Feature PackExchange Feature Pack

New in WSS 2003 R2

New in WSS 2003 R2New in WSS 2003 R2

Includes all improvements in Windows Server Includes all improvements in Windows Server 2003 R22003 R2Includes network file system (NFS) Includes network file system (NFS) improvementsimprovementsPerformance optimization built inPerformance optimization built in

New UIs:New UIs:All UIs created as Microsoft All UIs created as Microsoft Management Console (MMC) Management Console (MMC) snap-inssnap-ins

Based on File Server Based on File Server Management (FSM) Console Management (FSM) Console

Snap-ins include:Snap-ins include:Storage Manager for SANStorage Manager for SAN

File Service Resource ManagerFile Service Resource Manager

New DFS/FRS consoleNew DFS/FRS console

Print Management Print Management

New in WSS 2003 R2

New in WSS 2003 R2OEM specific customization MMC

Overview

Comparison with Windows 2003 R2

Features of R2

Storage Server Technical Overview

SIS is a Windows technology that consolidates SIS is a Windows technology that consolidates duplicate files within a volumeduplicate files within a volumeBy removing duplicate files, SIS reduces the amount By removing duplicate files, SIS reduces the amount of storage that is required by the systemof storage that is required by the systemSIS will not be bundled with SIS will not be bundled with Windows Server 2003Windows Server 2003SIS is a differentiating feature that will GA in SIS is a differentiating feature that will GA in Windows Windows Storage Server 2003 R2Storage Server 2003 R2 SE and EE SE and EESIS was previously only available with RISSIS was previously only available with RISSIS is a proven technology that has been deployed in SIS is a proven technology that has been deployed in large enterprise environmentslarge enterprise environmentsSIS functionality is compatible with most backup SIS functionality is compatible with most backup applicationsapplications

Single Instance Storage - SIS Overview – What is SIS ?Single Instance Storage - SIS Overview – What is SIS ?

MS-IT saved 14 TB (60%) on MS products shares MS-IT saved 14 TB (60%) on MS products shares SIS works automatically without user involvementSIS works automatically without user involvement

Once it has been enabled,Once it has been enabled,

SIS is transparent to the end user and applications SIS is transparent to the end user and applications Backup API support Backup API support

Backup apps may use the SIS API (sisbkup.dll) to determine Backup apps may use the SIS API (sisbkup.dll) to determine if a file has been added to the SIS common store.if a file has been added to the SIS common store.Backup files from SIS only once. Backup files from SIS only once. Restoring files to SIS common store – else the volume may Restoring files to SIS common store – else the volume may run out of space run out of space

SIS is supported in Microsoft cluster (MSCS) SIS is supported in Microsoft cluster (MSCS) environments environments

the “groveler” must be manually restarted after a failoverthe “groveler” must be manually restarted after a failover

The new “sisadmin.exe” application simplifies The new “sisadmin.exe” application simplifies administration administration

Single Instance Storage - SIS Benefits of SIS functionalitySingle Instance Storage - SIS Benefits of SIS functionality

Average Space Savings Server Type Number of Servers

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Total Space Savings (GB)

Localized Products 2 70.3 511.9 1023.8

Archived Products 2 64.3 1039.0 2078.0

Products\Public\Products 6 52.2 70.5 423.0

Streaming Media Master 1 44.4 71.5 71.5

DDS Hug 29 63.8 173.0 5,017.0

DDS Tail 110 54.4 20.6 2,266.0

GMAS 34 71.7 104.3 3,546.2

RIS 85 59.3 1.4 116.5

Total Savings 269 60.05 14,542.0

If storing this data on 36 GB drives, this is a hardware savings of up to $116,416.00If storing this data on 36 GB drives, this is a hardware savings of up to $116,416.00More importantly, it can help organizations save millions of dollars on managementMore importantly, it can help organizations save millions of dollars on management

Single Instance Storage - SIS SIS Results in MS-ITSingle Instance Storage - SIS SIS Results in MS-IT

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SIS is enabled on a per volume basis (6 max) SIS is enabled on a per volume basis (6 max) Special backup API is used to identify and Special backup API is used to identify and archive SIS files archive SIS files The “groveler” service looks and moves The “groveler” service looks and moves duplicate files to the SIS “Common Store” duplicate files to the SIS “Common Store”

By using NTFS volume logsBy using NTFS volume logsFull scan of the volume – if NTFS journal is Full scan of the volume – if NTFS journal is truncatedtruncatedFiles that are >32KBFiles that are >32KB

Single Instance Storage - SIS Overview – How does it work (1)?Single Instance Storage - SIS Overview – How does it work (1)?

Duplicate files are moved & the file metadata Duplicate files are moved & the file metadata remainsremains

The metadata is the size, ACLs, time stamp, etcThe metadata is the size, ACLs, time stamp, etcThe metadata is associated with the links that The metadata is associated with the links that replaces the existing filesreplaces the existing filesSparse links remain in the original locationsSparse links remain in the original locations

When a file is recalled, the reparse point is When a file is recalled, the reparse point is removed and the contents of the file are copied removed and the contents of the file are copied back to the linkback to the linkSpecial backup API is used to identify and Special backup API is used to identify and archive SIS files archive SIS files

Without this API the apps will backup \ restore Without this API the apps will backup \ restore duplicate files duplicate files

Single Instance Storage - SIS Overview – How does it work (2)?Single Instance Storage - SIS Overview – How does it work (2)?

SIS requires local NTFSSIS requires local NTFSNot supported on system & boot drivesNot supported on system & boot drivesRemote drives are not supportedRemote drives are not supported

MSCS functionality has some restrictionsMSCS functionality has some restrictionsSIS must be restarted when MSCS is enabled, or a SIS must be restarted when MSCS is enabled, or a failover occursfailover occursFile quotas do not take SIS into considerationFile quotas do not take SIS into consideration““sisbkup.dll” must be installed in order for restores sisbkup.dll” must be installed in order for restores to work efficiently to work efficiently

Data Protection Manager is not SIS aware Data Protection Manager is not SIS aware multiple copies are mademultiple copies are made

Single Instance Storage - SIS Limitations to the current functionality (1):Single Instance Storage - SIS Limitations to the current functionality (1):

Quota is not SIS awareQuota is not SIS awareUsers can fool quota by making a duplicate of all their Users can fool quota by making a duplicate of all their filesfilesThe files are moved to the SIS common storeThe files are moved to the SIS common storeThe user quota usages goes down as resultThe user quota usages goes down as result

SIS doesn’t support EA (extended attribute) SIS doesn’t support EA (extended attribute) filesfiles

If NFS sets an EA on a file, it can’t become a SIS fileIf NFS sets an EA on a file, it can’t become a SIS file

If a file is deleted from the SIS common store, If a file is deleted from the SIS common store, all instances will be lostall instances will be lostSIS can’t be turned off !!!SIS can’t be turned off !!!

Backup and restore to another non SIS volume …Backup and restore to another non SIS volume …A volume level settingA volume level setting

Single Instance Storage - SIS Limitations to the current functionality (2):Single Instance Storage - SIS Limitations to the current functionality (2):

~15-20% file serving performance gain versus ~15-20% file serving performance gain versus non-optimized Windows-based file serversnon-optimized Windows-based file servers

OEM Interrupt affinity driverOEM Interrupt affinity driver

NetBench benchmark of 4.11 gigabits/sec for NetBench benchmark of 4.11 gigabits/sec for CIFSCIFS

SpecSFS benchmark of 22,416 ops/sec for SpecSFS benchmark of 22,416 ops/sec for NFSNFS

For full disclosure on this benchmark test, visit the fourth-quarter 2005 Standard Performance Evaluation Corporation SFS97_R1 results Web site at http://www.spec.org/sfs97r1/results/res2005q4/

Performance Optimization Out Of The Box Performance Optimization Out Of The Box

Performance Optimization Fine tuning best practices Performance Optimization Fine tuning best practices

Formatting the volume for the average file sizeFormatting the volume for the average file sizeCan cause issue with defrag supportCan cause issue with defrag supportCan increase the snapshots sizeCan increase the snapshots sizeDisable file compression – if not 4k blockDisable file compression – if not 4k block

Increasing cache sizeIncreasing cache sizeDisabling last access timeDisabling last access timeDisabling file server aliasingDisabling file server aliasingDisabling 8.3 file name creationDisabling 8.3 file name creationDisabling sharing violation notification delay….Disabling sharing violation notification delay….Decreasing TCP default acknowledgement frequencyDecreasing TCP default acknowledgement frequencyQ889588 Q889588 is a good starting pointis a good starting point

Full Text SearchFull Text Search

Expose the latent full-text searchExpose the latent full-text searchCan search wide range of Microsoft and non-Can search wide range of Microsoft and non-Microsoft party file typesMicrosoft party file typesScales to 3-4 million documentsScales to 3-4 million documentsSame security/access control list (ACL) semantics Same security/access control list (ACL) semantics as SharePoint Portal Server as SharePoint Portal Server

Windows 2000 and Windows XP already have Windows 2000 and Windows XP already have the client UIthe client UI

Windows SharePoint ServicesWindows SharePoint Services

Team Collaboration Team Collaboration Event calendarsEvent calendarsContactsContactsWeb linksWeb linksAnnouncementsAnnouncements

Web Parts Web Parts Data accessData accessWeb services Web services Other applications and content to SharePoint sitesOther applications and content to SharePoint sites

Document Libraries Document Libraries Store and retrieve files Store and retrieve files File check-in and check-out, File check-in and check-out, Version historyVersion historyCustom metadataCustom metadata

Managed through SharePoint Central Managed through SharePoint Central Administration Web interfaceAdministration Web interface

SharePoint sites: File storage and collaboration

File Server Resource Manager File Server Resource Manager Storage ReportsStorage Reports

Filesystem-related reports for tracking storageFilesystem-related reports for tracking storageOn demand and scheduled reportsOn demand and scheduled reports

QuotasQuotasLimits size of a volume or folderLimits size of a volume or folderFolder-basedFolder-basedBuilt-in reportsBuilt-in reports

File ScreeningFile ScreeningControls the type of data stored in a file or folderControls the type of data stored in a file or folderName-based screening of filesName-based screening of filesAllow/disallow file creation on specified folder Allow/disallow file creation on specified folder treestreesSend alerts, notifications and maintain a list of Send alerts, notifications and maintain a list of policy violationspolicy violations

File Serving across OSFile Serving across OSCustomer SituationCustomer Situation

Need to share files and data between UNIX Need to share files and data between UNIX systems and Windows systemssystems and Windows systemsUnhappy with SAMBA for cross-platform file Unhappy with SAMBA for cross-platform file sharing due to:sharing due to:

Poor performancePoor performanceLack of security (one-way authentication, signing)Lack of security (one-way authentication, signing)Lack of supportLack of support

Windows Storage Server 2003 R2 provides Windows Storage Server 2003 R2 provides Seamless UNIX/Windows InteroperabilitySeamless UNIX/Windows Interoperability

Authenticating users across platformsAuthenticating users across platformsFile sharing across multiple operating systemsFile sharing across multiple operating systemsTested and supported by MicrosoftTested and supported by Microsoft

File Serving across OS NFSFile Serving across OS NFS

NFS as a native Windows componentNFS as a native Windows componentInstalled by defaultInstalled by defaultNFS will no longer be part of SFU umbrellaNFS will no longer be part of SFU umbrella

Key featuresKey featuresIncludes NFS Server, NFS Client, User Name Includes NFS Server, NFS Client, User Name Mapping componentsMapping componentsImproved NFS/SMB interop, no more need for Improved NFS/SMB interop, no more need for nfsonlynfsonlyImproved stability and robustnessImproved stability and robustnessNative 64-bit support for all componentsNative 64-bit support for all componentsFully localized to all Windows Server languagesFully localized to all Windows Server languagesImproved Administration UI experienceImproved Administration UI experienceSupport for NFS special devices (MKNOD)Support for NFS special devices (MKNOD)

Overview

Features of R2

Comparison with Windows Server 2003 R2

Storage Server Technical Overview

What is unique in WSS 2003 R2?What is unique in WSS 2003 R2?

There are three key differentiating features that are available There are three key differentiating features that are available ONLY in Windows Storage Server 2003 R2:ONLY in Windows Storage Server 2003 R2:

Single Instance StorageSingle Instance Storage

Index Based SearchIndex Based Search

File Server Performance OptimizationFile Server Performance Optimization

Available to OEMs onlyAvailable to OEMs only

NO CAL – Special license agreementNO CAL – Special license agreement

OEM branding and extensions)OEM branding and extensions)

On first entry, NAS GUIs are started, not Manage Your ServerOn first entry, NAS GUIs are started, not Manage Your Server

File Server Role is enabled and components pre-installedFile Server Role is enabled and components pre-installedOptional Component Manager does not have components disabled by Optional Component Manager does not have components disabled by license (examples: ADAM, SharePoint –depending on Windows Storage license (examples: ADAM, SharePoint –depending on Windows Storage Server edition) Server edition)

There are four additional key differentiating There are four additional key differentiating features that are available in Windows Storage features that are available in Windows Storage Server 2003 R2:Server 2003 R2:

Document Collaboration – the other WSSDocument Collaboration – the other WSSStorage Management (MMC 3.0)Storage Management (MMC 3.0)

Terminal Services, Remote Desktop AdminTerminal Services, Remote Desktop AdminDFS (DFS-R, DFS-N, RDC)DFS (DFS-R, DFS-N, RDC)NFS as an optional componentNFS as an optional component

Non-unique featuresAvailable also in Windows 2003 R2Non-unique featuresAvailable also in Windows 2003 R2

SummarySummary

SIS SIS

Enhanced search and indexingEnhanced search and indexing

Improved performance and file serving Improved performance and file serving optimizationoptimization

Better manageability of quotasBetter manageability of quotas

Better NFS experienceBetter NFS experience

NO CAL !!! Free accessNO CAL !!! Free access

Windows Storage Server 2003 R2

© 2006 Microsoft Corporation. All rights reserved.This presentation is for informational purposes only. Microsoft makes no warranties, express or implied, in this summary.

Appendix:HP Storage mirroring – NSI double take

HP Storage MirroringReplication / FailoverHP Storage MirroringReplication / Failover

WANWAN

New YorkNew York

WashingtonWashington DoubleTake DoubleTake

LANLAN

Used to replicate data between two WSS03 file serversUsed to replicate data between two WSS03 file serversReplication for disaster recoveryReplication for disaster recoveryFailover for business continuityFailover for business continuity

‘ ‘to anywhere, from anywhere, over IP’to anywhere, from anywhere, over IP’

WANWAN

Seattle (HQ)Seattle (HQ)

New YorkNew York

Windows Storage Windows Storage Server with Server with

Storage MirroringStorage Mirroring

WashingtonWashington

DataData

DataData

Great solution for remote office back up; automatedGreat solution for remote office back up; automated Data can be replicated from the remote office to a DC Data can be replicated from the remote office to a DC WSS03 file servers can by backed up onlineWSS03 file servers can by backed up online

Windows Storage Windows Storage Server with Server with

Storage MirroringStorage Mirroring

HP Storage Mirroring Centralized, and remote office back upHP Storage Mirroring Centralized, and remote office back up

Wizards to add source and target servers, folders, filesWizards to add source and target servers, folders, filesset replication parameters (schedule, bandwidth)set replication parameters (schedule, bandwidth)

HP Storage Mirroring Centralized, and remote office back upHP Storage Mirroring Centralized, and remote office back up

Centralized backup solutionCentralized backup solution

Comprehensive business continuity storyComprehensive business continuity story

Geo clustering tool for failover across geographiesGeo clustering tool for failover across geographies

Cost effective solutionCost effective solution

Works in intermittent and low bandwidth connectionsWorks in intermittent and low bandwidth connections

Low TCO centralized back-up storyLow TCO centralized back-up story

HP Storage MirroringCustomer BenefitsHP Storage MirroringCustomer Benefits