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Chapter 8
Data Storage—Disk, Tape,
Optical, and Memory
I can’t remember where I stored that.
In this chapter you will learn that:
An expanding data footprint results in increased management costs
and complexity.
Data storage management is a growing concern from a green stand-
point.
There are many aspects of storage virtualization that can help
address green challenges.
Demand to store more data for longer periods of time is driving the
need for more data storage capacity, which in turn drives energy consump-
tion and consequent cooling demands. This chapter looks at various data
storage technologies and techniques used to support data ...