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MODULE 1

INTRODUCTION TO
INFORMATION
STORAGE

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Module 1: Introduction to Information Storage

Module 1: Introduction to Information


Storage
Upon completion of this module, you should be able to:
Define data and information
Describe types of data
Describe the evolution of storage architecture
Describe the core elements of a data center
List the key characteristics of data center
Provide an overview of virtualization and cloud computing

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Module 1: Introduction to Information Storage

Why Information Storage and Management?

Information is the knowledge derived from data


Growth of digital information has resulted in information

explosion
We live in an on-command, on-demand world
We need information when and where required

Increasing dependency on fast and reliable access to information


Businesses seek to store, protect, optimize, and leverage the
information
To gain competitive advantage
To derive new business opportunity

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What is Data?
Data

It is a collection of raw facts from which conclusions may be drawn.

Data is converted into more

convenient form digital data


Factors for digital data growth
are:

Digital Movie
Movie

Digital Photo
Photo

Increase in data-processing

capabilities
Lower cost of digital storage
Affordable and faster
communication technology
Proliferation of applications and
smart devices
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Module 1: Introduction to Information Storage

Types of Data

Data can be classified as:


Structured
Unstructured

PDFs
email Attachments
Unstructured (90%)

Majority of data being

X-rays

created is unstructured

Manuals
Images
Forms
Contracts

Instant Messages
Documents
Web Pages
Rich Media
Invoices

Structured (10%)

Audio, Video

Database

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Big Data
Big Data

It refers to data sets whose sizes are beyond the ability of commonly used
software tools to capture, store, manage, and process within acceptable
time limits.

Includes both structured and unstructured data generated by

variety of sources
Big data analysis in real time requires new techniques and tools
that provide:
High performance
Massively parallel processing (MPP) data platforms
Advanced analytics

Big data analytics provide an opportunity to translate large


volumes of data into right decisions
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Storage

Stores data created by individuals and organizations


Provides access to data for further processing

Examples of storage devices are:


Media card in a cell phone or digital camera
DVDs, CD-ROMs
Disk drives
Disk arrays
Tapes

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Evolution of Storage Architecture


Department 1
Server

Department 1
Server

Department 2
Server

Department 2
Server

Department 3
Server

Department 3
Server

Storage
Network

Server-centric Storage Architecture

Storage Device
Information-centric Storage Architecture

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Data Center
Data Center

It is a facility that contains storage, compute, network, and other IT


resources to provide centralized data-processing capabilities.

Core elements of a data center


Application
Database management system (DBMS)
Host or Compute
Network
Storage

These core elements work together to address data-processing


requirements

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Data Center: Online Order Transaction System


Example

Storage Array

Host/
Compute
Client
Storage
Network

LAN/WAN

User
Interface

OS and DBMS

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Key Characteristics of a Data Center

Availability
Security

Data Integrity

Manageability

Capacity

Performance
Scalability

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Managing Data Center

Key management activities include


Monitoring
Continuous process of gathering information on various elements
and services running in a data center
Reporting
Details on resource performance, capacity, and utilization
Provisioning
Configuration and allocation of resources to meet the capacity,
availability, performance, and security requirements

Virtualization and cloud computing have changed the way data


center infrastructure resources are provisioned and managed

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Virtualization: An Overview

Virtualization is a technique of abstracting physical resources and


making them appear as logical resources
For example partitioning of raw disks

Pools physical resources and provides an aggregated view of

physical resource capabilities


Virtual resources can be created from pooled physical resources
Improves utilization of physical IT resources

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Cloud Computing: An Overview

Enables individuals and organizations to use IT resources as a

service over network


Enables self-service requesting and automates requestfulfillment process
Enables users to scale up or scale down the usage of computing

resources quickly

Enables consumption-based metering


Consumers pay only for the resources they use
Example: CPU hours used, amount of data transferred, and Gigabytes
of data stored

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Module 1: Summary
Key points covered in this module:
Data and information
Types of data
Big data
Evolution of storage architecture
Core elements of data center
Key characteristics of data center
Virtualization and cloud computing

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