Cloud Computing

CHAPTER 11

DATA STORAGE

11.1 Introduction to Enterprise Data Storage

11.2 Data Storage Management

11.3 File Systems

11.4 Cloud Data Stores

11.5 Using Grids for Data Storage

Storage is a resource to be allocated to organizations to add more value. Data storage management includes a set of tools to configure, backup, assign to users according to defined policies. Service level agreements (SLA) support clear business objectives, reduced risk mitigation levels and legal issues.

11.1 INTRODUCTION TO ENTERPRISE DATA STORAGE

Understanding storage system is an important point in building effective storage system. This will yield cost effective, high performance and ease in managing the systems. The various types of storage subsystems are:

• Direct Attached ...