MODULE 1 INTRODUCTION TO INFORMATION STORAGE EMC Proven

Module 1: Introduction to Information Storage Upon completion of this module, you should be

Why Information Storage and Management? • Information is the knowledge derived from data •

What is Data? Data It is a collection of raw facts from which conclusions

Types of Data • Data can be classified as: 4 Structured 4 Unstructured PDFs

Big Data It refers to data sets whose sizes are beyond the ability of

Storage • Stores data created by individuals and organizations 4 Provides access to data

Evolution of Storage Architecture Department 1 Server Department 2 Server Department 3 Server Storage

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

Data Center: Online Order Transaction System Example Storage Array Host/ Compute Client Storage Network

Key Characteristics of a Data Center Availability Security Data Integrity Manageability Capacity Performance Scalability

Managing Data Center • Key management activities include 4 Monitoring 8 Continuous process of

Virtualization: An Overview • Virtualization is a technique of abstracting physical resources and making

Cloud Computing: An Overview • Enables individuals and organizations to use IT resources as

Module 1: Summary Key points covered in this module: • Data and information •

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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 EMC Proven Professional. Copyright © 2012 EMC Corporation. All Rights Reserved. Module 1: Introduction to Information Storage 2

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 4 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 4 To gain competitive advantage 4 To derive new business opportunity EMC Proven Professional. Copyright © 2012 EMC Corporation. All Rights Reserved. Module 1: Introduction to Information Storage 3

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 Digital Photo 4 Increase in data-processing capabilities 4 Lower cost of digital storage 4 Affordable and faster communication technology 4 Proliferation of applications and smart devices EMC Proven Professional. Copyright © 2012 EMC Corporation. All Rights Reserved. e-Book email Letter 10101011010 00010101011 01010101010 1010101 Digital Data Module 1: Introduction to Information Storage 4

Types of Data • Data can be classified as: 4 Structured 4 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 EMC Proven Professional. Copyright © 2012 EMC Corporation. All Rights Reserved. Module 1: Introduction to Information Storage 5

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: 4 High performance 4 Massively parallel processing (MPP) data platforms 4 Advanced analytics • Big data analytics provide an opportunity to translate large volumes of data into right decisions EMC Proven Professional. Copyright © 2012 EMC Corporation. All Rights Reserved. Module 1: Introduction to Information Storage 6

Storage • Stores data created by individuals and organizations 4 Provides access to data for further processing • Examples of storage devices are: 4 Media card in a cell phone or digital camera 4 DVDs, CD-ROMs 4 Disk drives 4 Disk arrays 4 Tapes EMC Proven Professional. Copyright © 2012 EMC Corporation. All Rights Reserved. Module 1: Introduction to Information Storage 7

Evolution of Storage Architecture Department 1 Server Department 2 Server Department 3 Server Storage Network Server-centric Storage Architecture Storage Device Information-centric Storage Architecture EMC Proven Professional. Copyright © 2012 EMC Corporation. All Rights Reserved. Module 1: Introduction to Information Storage 8

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 4 Application 4 Database management system (DBMS) 4 Host or Compute 4 Network 4 Storage • These core elements work together to address data-processing requirements EMC Proven Professional. Copyright © 2012 EMC Corporation. All Rights Reserved. Module 1: Introduction to Information Storage 9

Data Center: Online Order Transaction System Example Storage Array Host/ Compute Client Storage Network LAN/WAN User Interface OS and DBMS EMC Proven Professional. Copyright © 2012 EMC Corporation. All Rights Reserved. Module 1: Introduction to Information Storage 10

Key Characteristics of a Data Center Availability Security Data Integrity Manageability Capacity Performance Scalability EMC Proven Professional. Copyright © 2012 EMC Corporation. All Rights Reserved. Module 1: Introduction to Information Storage 11

Managing Data Center • Key management activities include 4 Monitoring 8 Continuous process of gathering information on various elements and services running in a data center 4 Reporting 8 Details on resource performance, capacity, and utilization 4 Provisioning 8 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 EMC Proven Professional. Copyright © 2012 EMC Corporation. All Rights Reserved. Module 1: Introduction to Information Storage 12

Virtualization: An Overview • Virtualization is a technique of abstracting physical resources and making them appear as logical resources 4 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 4 Improves utilization of physical IT resources EMC Proven Professional. Copyright © 2012 EMC Corporation. All Rights Reserved. Module 1: Introduction to Information Storage 13

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 4 Enables users to scale up or scale down the usage of computing resources quickly • Enables consumption-based metering 4 Consumers pay only for the resources they use 8 Example: CPU hours used, amount of data transferred, and Gigabytes of data stored EMC Proven Professional. Copyright © 2012 EMC Corporation. All Rights Reserved. Module 1: Introduction to Information Storage 14

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 EMC Proven Professional. Copyright © 2012 EMC Corporation. All Rights Reserved. Module 1: Introduction to Information Storage 15