(zōn´ing)
(n.) The process of allocating resources in a
SAN to
load balance the
devices connected to the
network. Zoning allows the network administrator to separate the SAN into units and allocate storage to those units based on need. Zoning protects the SAN system from such threats as
viruses, data corruption and malicious
hackers as the devices in their respective zones are not able to communicate outside the zone through their
ports unless given permission.
