NAS vs SAN

NAS (Network-Attached Storage) and SAN (Storage Area Network) are methods of connecting storage devices to computers. NAS uses a standard network (like Ethernet) to connect a dedicated storage device that many users and devices can access over a network, making it ideal for shared file access. SAN, on the other hand, is a high-speed, specialized network that connects servers directly to storage devices, often used in large data centers for faster, block-level data transfer and performance-critical applications. In simple terms, NAS is like shared network storage, while SAN is a dedicated storage highway for high-speed data exchange.