As referenced earlier by Jim Popa's <a href="http://blogs.egroup.jasonmangone.com/?p=1449">BLOG</a>, EMC's FAST technology is very important in today's storage area networks. 

It is a game changer that cannot be overlooked by CEO's, IT Directors, Virtual Administrators, and SAN administrators.

Here's why:

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FAST is about automating the movement and placement of data. As data varies within organizations, and also differs on what type of drive it resides on (Flash, Fibre Channel, SATA), the location of this data becomes very important. 

FAST balances 3 Key Factors: <strong>Performance</strong>, <strong>Cost</strong>, and <strong>Efficiency</strong>.

The FAST technology represents the next generation of storage tiering. When you boil it down, FAST automates the movement and placement of data across storage resources as needs change over time. 

FAST enables continuous optimization of your applications by eliminating trade-offs between capacity and performance, while lowering cost and delivering higher service levels at the same time.

EMC has some great videos that really aid in the learning curve, and I consider it a "<a href="http://www.emc.com/products/launch/fast/index.htm?pid=home-fast-081209"><strong>Must View</strong></a>". Be sure to check out the following: <strong>Intro Video</strong>, <strong>Explore FAST</strong>, <strong>FAST Benefits</strong>, and <strong>FAST Forward</strong>.

