SG0-001 · Question #53
Which of the following is an open management standard specifically for storage?
The correct answer is C. SMI-S. This question asks to identify an open management standard specifically designed for storage systems.
Question
Which of the following is an open management standard specifically for storage?
Options
- ASNMP
- BSLP
- CSMI-S
- DSMTP
How the community answered
(50 responses)- A8% (4)
- B2% (1)
- C86% (43)
- D4% (2)
Why each option
This question asks to identify an open management standard specifically designed for storage systems.
SNMP (Simple Network Management Protocol) is a general-purpose protocol used for managing network devices and monitoring network performance, but it is not specific to storage management.
SLP (Service Location Protocol) is a protocol that allows computers and other devices to find services on a local area network without prior configuration, not a storage management standard.
SMI-S, or Storage Management Initiative Specification, is an industry standard from the Storage Networking Industry Association (SNIA) that defines a common interface for managing various storage devices from different vendors. Its primary purpose is to simplify the management of heterogeneous storage environments by providing a unified communication mechanism.
SMTP (Simple Mail Transfer Protocol) is an internet standard communication protocol for sending and receiving email.
Concept tested: Storage management standards
Source: https://www.snia.org/smi-s
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