Zoning

What is zoning?

Zoning is a technology in storage area networks (SANs) that segments access to storage resources. It determines which devices in the network are allowed to communicate with each other, thereby improving security and performance. Zoning helps to avoid data conflicts and control access to critical resources.

Advantages and areas of application

Zoning increases data security by restricting access to sensitive storage areas to authorized devices. It improves network performance by directing data traffic in a targeted manner. Zoning is used in data centers and large corporate networks to manage the storage infrastructure efficiently and securely.