1. Compare data archivization and data replication.
What archivization's features are missing in data replication?
What replication's features are missing in data archivization?

2. Explain the meaning of: SAN, DAS, NAS

3. What is LVM? Enumerate possible functions of LVM.

4. What is the difference between archivization and data dump 
in IBM Tivoli Storage Manager?

5. Enumerate four layers of mass storage.

6. What are the main differences between FCIP, iFCP and iSCSI protocols?

7. How can one secure IP SAN networks? Enumerate pros and cons of 
different ways of doing this.

white papers about SAN can be found in here: (pdf format)

http://www.bitpipe.com/detail/RES/1090517905_41.html?src=TRM_TOPN


compare SAN, NAS & DAS (very usefull) with downloads and datasheets:

http://www.lefthandnetworks.com/technology/compare.php



Logical Volume Manager. -LVM:

http://www.computerworld.com/softwaretopics/os/story/0,10801,79344,00.html

setting up a LVM can be found in here:

http://www.netadmintools.com/art365.html



Information about iSCSI can be found in: (with DAS, NAS & SAN reviews)

http://www.bitpipe.com/detail/RES/1019743398_653.html?src=TRM_TOPN


IP SAN & iSCSI overview:

http://www.lefthandnetworks.com/technology/iscsi.php


IP SAN scenarios:

http://www.lefthandnetworks.com/technology/applications.php


Google search:
LVM +stands for
Logical Volume Manager
IP SAN

and from www.howstuffworks.com

I hope it helps.
Phossil.