VMAX FAST

hey all ,

         Im not getting how FAST is configured , I'm in my learning phase , it would be great if you can help me understand how FAST is configured from scratch . I'll start off by telling you what I know .

I've read alot about FAST and understand  how it works , I kinda know how its configured but Im missing the most basic part and been splitting my head about it .

• Create Storage Tiers
• Create Policies
• Associate storage groups with policies
• Provided the data/performance movement window  

Storage Tiers  - Where are these tiers created from , are they created from an existing thin pool ? or are they a stand alone pool specially meant for FAST .

For e.g - If I have an existing thin pool  of FC drives will a FC storage tier be created from this pool ?

Im basically confused between the standard thin pools and fast pools --- are these the same ?

I have lot of doubts , I've just started with a couple of questions . Want to get my basics right .

AE