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SmartOS vs vNAS

A side-by-side look at SmartOS and vNAS. For an in-depth review of either product, follow the links below.

SmartOS

SmartOS

Os & Utilities

SmartOS is an open-source operating system designed for cloud computing environments. It is built on top of the Illumos kernel, a derivative of Solaris, and enhances security, virtualization, storage, and networking features.

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vNAS

vNAS

Network & Admin

vNAS is virtualized network-attached storage software that allows you to create a virtual SAN using the local storage in hypervisor hosts. It pools resources to create a shared storage platform accessible over a network.

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