Software-Defined Data Infrastructure Essentials

Software-Defined Data Infrastructure Essentials: Cloud, Converged, and Virtual Fundamental Server Storage I/O Tradecraft

Server and Storage I/O Fundamentals is the definitive source providing comprehensive coverage addressing IT data storage networking infrastructure topics involving public and private cloud, virtualization and traditional IT environments. This book looks at strategies for designing, implementing and managing hardware, software and services technologies along with best practices for enabling efficient, optimized, flexible, scalable and resilient data storage networking infrastructures from a vendor neutral perspective.

Table of Contents

Part One Server Storage I/O, Software-Defined and Data Infrastructures
Chapter 1: Server Storage I/O and Data Infrastructure Fundamentals
Chapter 2: Application and It Environments

Part Two Server I/O and Networking Deep Dive
Chapter 3: Bits, Bytes, Blobs, and Software-Defined Building Blocks
Chapter 4: Servers: Physical, Virtual, Cloud, and Containers
Chapter 5: Server I/O and Networking
Chapter 6: Servers and Storage-Defined Networking

Part Three Storage Deep Dive and Data Services
Chapter 7: Storage Mediums and Component Devices
Chapter 8: Data Infrastructure Services: Access and Performance
Chapter 9: Data Infrastructure Services: Availability, RAS, and RAID
Chapter 10: Data Infrastructure Services: Availability, Recovery-Point Objective, and Security
Chapter 11: Data Infrastructure Services: Capacity and Data Reduction
Chapter 12: Storage Systems and Solutions (Products and Cloud)

Part Four Putting Software-Defined Data Infrastructures Together
Chapter 13: Data Infrastructure and Software-Defined Management
Chapter 14: Data Infrastructure Deployment Considerations
Chapter 15: Software-Defined Data Infrastructure Futures, Wrap-up, and Summary

Appendix A: Learning Experiences
Appendix B: Additional Learning, Tools, and Tradecraft Tricks
Appendix C: Frequently Asked Questions
Appendix D: Book Shelf and Recommended Reading
Appendix E: Tools and Technologies Used in Support of This Book
Appendix F: How to Use This Book for Various Audiences
Appendix G: Companion Website and Where to Learn More