1. A method of configuring a storage device, comprising the steps of: (A) receiving a single data unit over a communication network, said data unit defining both (i) a plurality of new configuration items that define a new configuration of said storage device and (ii) a command to be performed by said storage device; (B) calculating at least one configuration change by differentiating a plurality of current configuration items with said new configuration items, said current configuration items defining a current configuration of said storage device; and (C) adjusting said storage device into said new configuration based on said at least one configuration change.