This book explores a wide range of topics in exposure-response modeling, from traditional PKPD modeling to other areas in drug development and beyond. It incorporates numerous examples and software programs for implementing novel methods. The book emphasizes dose adjustment and treatment adaptation based on dynamic exposure-response models, illustrates how to apply causal inference to exposure-response modeling in pharmacometrics and epidemiology, and links exposure-response modeling to clinical decision making through model-based decision analysis.

Expand your Python web development expertise by integrating Neo4j into your applications. Through this book, you'll journey from understanding Neo4j's fundamentals to building powerful Python-based applications using tools like Flask, Py2neo, and Django. Learn how to model, query, and update graph data effectively. What this Book will help me do Gain an in-depth understanding of Neo4j installation, licensing, and tools. Master using Cypher for querying and modifying graph data models. Learn how to integrate Python with Neo4j effectively using Py2neo. Build RESTful services with Flask leveraging Neo4j for structured data. Create robust Django applications using graph-based data models with Neomodel. Author(s) Sumit Gupta is a seasoned Python developer with a strong background in graph database design and integration. He has extensive experience using Neo4j to create efficient, scalable applications for real-world problems. His hands-on approach combines practical examples with the depth of knowledge required to develop expertise. Who is it for? This book is ideal for Python developers with an interest in enhancing their applications through graph database technology. If you possess a moderate understanding of Python and wish to explore Neo4j for creating smarter, more interconnected data-driven solutions, this book is for you. You should be comfortable with basic programming concepts to fully benefit from this book.

Bert Scalzo and Dan Hotka have written the definitive, up-to-date guide to Version 12.x, Dell’s powerful new release of Toad for Oracle. Packed with step-by-step recipes, detailed screen shots, and hands-on exercises, Toad for Oracle Unleashed shows both developers and DBAs how to maximize their productivity. Drawing on their unsurpassed experience running Toad in production Oracle environments, Scalzo and Hotka thoroughly cover every area of Toad’s functionality. You’ll find practical insights into each of Toad’s most useful tools, from App Designer to Doc Generator, ER Diagrammer to Code Road Map. The authors offer proven solutions you can apply immediately to solve a wide variety of problems, from maintaining code integrity to automating performance and scalability testing. Learn how to… Install and launch Toad, connect to a database, and explore Toad’s new features Customize Toad to optimize productivity in your environment Use the Editor Window to execute SQL and PL/SQL, and view, save, or convert data Browse your schema, and create and edit objects Quickly generate useful reports with FastReport and Report Manager Clarify your database’s tables and data with the powerful Entity Relationship Diagrammer (ERD) and HTML documentation generator Work more efficiently with PL/SQL using code templates, snippets, and shortcuts Automate actions and applications with Automation Designer Perform key DBA tasks including database health checks, tablespace management, database and schema comparisons, and object rebuilding Identify and optimize poorlyperforming SQL and applications ON THE WEB:Download all examples and source code presented in this book from informit.com/title/9780134131856 as it becomes available.

Get expert guidance on architecting end-to-end data management solutions with Apache Hadoop. While many sources explain how to use various components in the Hadoop ecosystem, this practical book takes you through architectural considerations necessary to tie those components together into a complete tailored application, based on your particular use case.

Provides overview information for SAS and Hadoop technologies and explains how SAS and Hadoop work together. Use this document as a starting point to learn about the SAS technology that interacts with Hadoop.

Get up to speed on Apache Accumulo, the flexible, high-performance key/value store created by the National Security Agency (NSA) and based on Google’s BigTable data storage system. Written by former NSA team members, this comprehensive tutorial and reference covers Accumulo architecture, application development, table design, and cell-level security. With clear information on system administration, performance tuning, and best practices, this book is ideal for developers seeking to write Accumulo applications, administrators charged with installing and maintaining Accumulo, and other professionals interested in what Accumulo has to offer. You will find everything you need to use this system fully.

Almost all technological components in the data center are getting faster: central processing units, networks, storage area networks (SANs), and memory. All of them have improved their speed by a minimum of 10X; some of them by 100X, for example, data networks. However, spinning disk performance has only increased by 1.2 times. IBM® FlashSystem™ 840 version 1.3 closes this gap. The FlashSystem 840 is optimized for the data center to enable organizations of all sizes to strategically harness the value of stored data. It provides flexible capacity and extreme performance for the most demanding applications, including virtualized or bare-metal online transaction processing (OLTP) and online analytical processing (OLAP) databases, virtual desktop infrastructures (VDI), technical computing applications, and cloud environments. The system accelerates response times with IBM MicroLatency® access times as low as 90 µs write latency and 135 µs read latency to enable faster decision making. The introduction of a low capacity 1 TB flash module allows the FlashSystem 840 to be configured in capacity points as low as 2 TB in protected RAID 5 mode. Coupled with 10 GB iSCSI, the FlashSystem is positioned to bring extreme performance to small and medium-sized businesses (SMB) and growth markets. Implementing the IBM FlashSystem® 840 provides value that goes beyond those benefits that are seen on disk-based arrays. These benefits include better user experience, server and application consolidation, development cycle reduction, application scalability, data center footprint savings, and improved price performance economics. This IBM Redbooks® publication discusses IBM FlashSystem 840 version 1.3. It provides in-depth knowledge of the product architecture, software and hardware, its implementation, and hints and tips. Also illustrated are use cases that show real-world solutions for tiering, flash-only, and preferred read, as well as examples of the benefits gained by integrating the FlashSystem storage into business environments. Also described are product integration scenarios running the IBM FlashSystem 840 with the IBM SAN Volume Controller, and the IBM Storwize® family of products such V7000, V5000, and the V3700, as well as considerations when integrating with the IBM FlashSystem 840. The preferred practice guidance is provided for your FlashSystem environment with IBM 16 Gbps b-type products and features, focusing on Fibre Channel design. This book is intended for pre-sales and post-sales technical support professionals and storage administrators, and for anyone who wants to understand and learn how to implement this exciting technology.

Beginning Oracle Database 12c Administration is your entry point into a successful and satisfying career as an Oracle Database Administrator. The chapters of this book are logically organized into four parts closely tracking the way your database administration career will naturally evolve. Part 1 "Database Concepts" gives necessary background in relational database theory and Oracle Database concepts, Part 2 "Database Implementation" teaches how to implement an Oracle database correctly, Part 3 "Database Support" exposes you to the daily routine of a database administrator, and Part 4 "Database Tuning" introduces the fine art of performance tuning. Beginning Oracle Database 12c Administration provides information that you won't find in other books on Oracle Database. You'll discover not only technical information, but also guidance on work practices that are as vital to your success as are your technical skills. The author's favorite chapter is "The Big Picture and the Ten Deliverables." (It is the editor’s favorite chapter too!) If you take the lessons in that chapter to heart, you can quickly become a much better Oracle database administrator than you ever thought possible. You will grasp the key aspects of theory behind relational database management systems and learn how to: Install and configure an Oracle database, and ensure that it’s properly licensed; Execute common management tasks in a Linux environment; Defend against data loss by implementing sound backup and recovery practices; and Improve database and query performance.

IBM FlashSystem® V9000 is a comprehensive all-flash enterprise storage solution that delivers the full capabilities of IBM FlashCore™ technology plus a rich set of software-defined storage features. FlashSystem V9000 is available as one solution in a compact 6U form factor to achieve a simpler, more scalable, and cost efficient IT Infrastructure. FlashSystem V9000 improves business application availability and delivers greater resource utilization so you can get the most from your storage resources. Built with IBM Spectrum Virtualize™ functions, management tools, and interoperability, this product combines the performance of FlashSystem architecture with the advanced functions of software-defined storage, including: IBM Real-time Compression™, dynamic tiering, thin provisioning, snapshots, cloning, replication, data copy services and high-availability configurations. This IBM Redbooks® publication introduces clients to the IBM FlashSystem V9000. It provides in-depth knowledge of the product architecture, software and hardware, implementation, guidelines for scalability, and hints and tips. It illustrates use cases and ISV scenarios that demonstrate real-world solutions, as well as examples of the benefits gained by integrating the FlashSystem storage into business environments.Port utilization methodologies are provided in order to maximize the full potential of performance and the low latency of IBM FlashSystem V9000 in your scaled environment. This book is intended for pre-sales and post-sales technical support professionals and storage administrators, and for anyone who wants to understand and learn how to implement this exciting technology.

Pro XAML with C#: Application Development Strategies is your guide to real-world development practices on Microsoft’s XAML-based platforms, with examples in WPF, Windows 8.1, and Windows Phone 8.1. Learn how to properly plan and architect an application on one or more of these platforms for a robust, scalable solution. In Part I, authors Buddy James and Lori Lalonde introduce you to XAML and reveal proven techniques for developing successful line-of-business applications. You’ll also find out about some of the conflicting needs and interests that you might encounter as an enterprise XAML developer. Part II begins to lay the groundwork to help you properly architect your application, providing you with a deeper understanding of domain-driven design and the Model-View-ViewModel design pattern. You will also learn about proper exception handling and logging techniques, and how to cover your code with unit tests to reduce bugs and validate your design. Part III explores implementation and deployment details for each of Microsoft’s XAML UIs, along with advice on deploying and maintaining your application across different devices using version control repositories and continuous integration. Pro XAML with C# Application Development Strategies is for intermediate to experienced developers looking to improve their professional practice. Readers should have experience working with C# and at least one XAML-based technology (WPF, Silverlight, Windows Store, or Windows Phone).

This new edition of Understanding Oracle APEX 5 Application Development shows APEX developers how to build practical, non-trivial web applications. The book introduces the world of APEX properties, explaining the functionality supported by each page component as well as the techniques developers use to achieve that functionality. The book is targeted at those who are new to APEX and just beginning to develop real projects for production deployment. Reading the book and working the examples will leave you in a good position to build good-looking, highly-functional, web applications. Topics include: conditional formatting, user-customized reports, data entry forms, concurrency and lost updates, and updatable reports. Accompanying the book is a demo web application that illustrates each concept mentioned in the book. Specific attention is given in the book to the thought process involved in choosing and assembling APEX components and features to deliver a specific result. Understanding Oracle APEX 5 Application Development is the ideal book to take you from an understanding of the individual pieces of APEX to an understanding of how those pieces are assembled into polished applications. Teaches how to develop non-trivial APEX applications. Provides deep understanding of APEX functionality. Shows the techniques needed for customization.

The definitive reference for every Oracle DBA—completely updated for Oracle Database 12 c Oracle Database 12c DBA Handbook is the quintessential tool for the DBA with an emphasis on the big picture—enabling administrators to achieve effective and efficient database management. Fully revised to cover every new feature and utility, this Oracle Press guide shows how to harness cloud capability, perform a new installation, upgrade from previous versions, configure hardware and software, handle backup and recovery, and provide failover capability. The newly revised material features high-level and practical content on cloud integration, storage management, performance tuning, information management, and the latest on a completely revised security program. Shows how to administer a scalable, flexible Oracle enterprise database Includes new chapters on cloud integration, new security capabilities, and other cutting-edge features All code and examples available online

This IBM® Redbooks® publication describes the concepts, architecture, and implementation of the IBM DS8870. The WhitepaperRedpaperbook provides reference information to assist readers who need to plan for, install, and configure the DS8870. The IBM DS8870 is the most advanced model in the IBM DS8000® series and is equipped with IBM POWER7+™ based controllers. Various configuration options are available that scale from dual 2-core systems up to dual 16-core systems with up to 1 TB of cache. The DS8870 features an integrated High-Performance Flash Enclosure (HPFE) with flash cards that can deliver up to 250,000 IOPS and up to 3.4 GBps bandwidth. A High-Performance All-Flash configuration is also available. The DS8870 now features 16 Gbps host adapters. Connectivity options, with up to 128 Fibre Channel/IBM FICON® ports for host connections, make the DS8870 suitable for multiple server environments in open systems and IBM z™ Systems environments. DS8870 Release 7.5 brings new and enhanced IBM z Systems™ synergy features. These features are covered in detail in IBM DS8870 and IBM z Systems Synergy, REDP-5186. The DS8870 supports advanced disaster recovery solutions, business continuity solutions, and thin provisioning. All disk drives in the DS8870 storage system have the Full Disk Encryption (FDE) feature. The DS8870 also can be integrated in a Lightweight Directory Access Protocol (LDAP) infrastructure. The DS8870 can automatically optimize the use of each storage tier, particularly flash drives and flash cards, through the IBM Easy Tier® feature, which is available at no extra charge. This edition applies the IBM DS8870 Release 7.5.

The Practical, Authoritative, 360-Degree Technical Guide to Oracle Exadata: From Setup to Administration, Optimization, Tuning, and Troubleshooting The blazingly fast Oracle Exadata Database Machine is being embraced by thousands of large-scale users worldwide: by governments, the military, enterprise organizations, cloud service providers, and anyone who needs extreme performance. Now, provides authoritative guidance to running Oracle Exadata with maximum reliability, effectiveness, performance, and efficiency. Oracle Exadata Expert’s Handbook Six renowned Oracle technology experts have brought together core technical information, experience, best practices, and insider tips in a concise reference. Covering both 11 g and 12 c versions of Oracle Exadata software, they deliver hands-on coverage of best practices, setup, migration, monitoring, administration, performance tuning, and troubleshooting. Whether you’re an Oracle Exadata DBA, DMA, architect, or manager, you need these insights. Get a 360-degree overview of the Oracle Exadata Database Machine Efficiently deploy RAC within the Oracle Exadata ecosystem Fully leverage Storage Cell’s extraordinary performance, via Offloading, Smart Scans, and Hybrid Columnar Compression Manage Exadata with OEM 12 c: perform setup, configuration, asset/target discovery, and day-to-day administration Tune Oracle Exadata for even better performance Perform Exadata Backup/Recovery/DR with RMAN and Data Guard Migrate to Oracle Exadata from other platforms Use Oracle Exadata with the ZFS Storage Appliance Consolidate within the Exadata Database Cloud

Mastering Apache Camel takes you on a journey to becoming an expert in enterprise integration with Apache Camel. Through this detailed guide, you will understand concepts like routing, message transformation, and enterprise integration patterns (EIPs). You will develop skills to efficiently integrate systems and implement robust and maintainable integration solutions. What this Book will help me do Understand key features and core concepts of Apache Camel. Implement integrations using Enterprise Integration Patterns (EIPs) effectively. Leverage Java DSL, Camel Blueprint DSL, and Spring frameworks within Camel. Debug, handle errors, and enhance the reliability of integration flows. Develop, test, and iterate your integration solutions confidently. Author(s) Jean-Baptiste Onofré is a seasoned software developer and a member of the Apache Foundation, deeply involved with the Apache Camel project. With extensive experience in enterprise application integration, he brings a wealth of knowledge in developing robust and efficient integration solutions. Jean-Baptiste excels at breaking down complex topics for learners. Who is it for? This book is ideal for software developers, architects, and engineers working on system integration or enterprise application development. It is especially suited for those familiar with basic Java programming and looking to master Apache Camel. If your goal is to streamline integration processes and enhance your enterprise systems, this is the book for you.

This comprehensive book dives deep into designing and implementing process-driven systems using Oracle BPM and SOA Suite 12c. You'll explore best practices, design principles, and practical techniques to create flexible and sustainable architectures for business processes. What this Book will help me do Model business processes and architectures effectively with BPM and SOA principles. Apply BPMN for creating executable business processes that meet organizational needs. Design reusable services and composite applications that optimize backend systems. Implement advanced human interaction techniques including Adaptive Case Management. Monitor business processes using Business Activity Monitoring to analyze key performance indicators. Author(s) Matjaz B. Juric and his co-authors bring years of expertise in BPM and SOA technologies, backed by real-world experience in designing and implementing enterprise-grade architectural solutions. They convey their knowledge through structured and accessible content aimed to empower technical professionals. Who is it for? This book is ideal for BPM and SOA professionals including architects and developers, as well as business analysts looking to deepen their technical expertise. Suitable for all levels, it provides insights into both entry-level and advanced topics, ensuring applicability for varied skill sets.

Discover how graph databases can help you manage and query highly connected data. With this practical book, you’ll learn how to design and implement a graph database that brings the power of graphs to bear on a broad range of problem domains. Whether you want to speed up your response to user queries or build a database that can adapt as your business evolves, this book shows you how to apply the schema-free graph model to real-world problems. This second edition includes new code samples and diagrams, using the latest Neo4j syntax, as well as information on new functionality. Learn how different organizations are using graph databases to outperform their competitors. With this book’s data modeling, query, and code examples, you’ll quickly be able to implement your own solution. Model data with the Cypher query language and property graph model Learn best practices and common pitfalls when modeling with graphs Plan and implement a graph database solution in test-driven fashion Explore real-world examples to learn how and why organizations use a graph database Understand common patterns and components of graph database architecture Use analytical techniques and algorithms to mine graph database information

As more corporations turn to Hadoop to store and process their most valuable data, the risk of a potential breach of those systems increases exponentially. This practical book not only shows Hadoop administrators and security architects how to protect Hadoop data from unauthorized access, it also shows how to limit the ability of an attacker to corrupt or modify data in the event of a security breach. Authors Ben Spivey and Joey Echeverria provide in-depth information about the security features available in Hadoop, and organize them according to common computer security concepts. You’ll also get real-world examples that demonstrate how you can apply these concepts to your use cases. Understand the challenges of securing distributed systems, particularly Hadoop Use best practices for preparing Hadoop cluster hardware as securely as possible Get an overview of the Kerberos network authentication protocol Delve into authorization and accounting principles as they apply to Hadoop Learn how to use mechanisms to protect data in a Hadoop cluster, both in transit and at rest Integrate Hadoop data ingest into enterprise-wide security architecture Ensure that security architecture reaches all the way to end-user access

This IBM® Redbooks® publication documents how IBM Platform Computing, with its IBM Platform Symphony® MapReduce framework, IBM Spectrum Scale (based Upon IBM GPFS™), IBM Platform LSF®, the Advanced Service Controller for Platform Symphony are work together as an infrastructure to manage not just Hadoop-related offerings, but many popular industry offeringsm such as Apach Spark, Storm, MongoDB, Cassandra, and so on. It describes the different ways to run Hadoop in a big data environment, and demonstrates how IBM Platform Computing solutions, such as Platform Symphony and Platform LSF with its MapReduce Accelerator, can help performance and agility to run Hadoop on distributed workload managers offered by IBM. This information is for technical professionals (consultants, technical support staff, IT architects, and IT specialists) who are responsible for delivering cost-effective cloud services and big data solutions on IBM Power Systems™ to help uncover insights among client’s data so they can optimize product development and business results.

IBM® Scale Out Network Attached Storage (SONAS) is a scale out network-attached storage offering that is designed to manage vast repositories of information in enterprise environments that require large capacities, high levels of performance, and high availability. SONAS provides a range of reliable, scalable storage solutions for various storage requirements. These capabilities are achieved by using network access protocols such as Network File System (NFS), Common Internet File System (CIFS), Hypertext Transfer Protocol Secure (HTTPS), File Transfer Protocol (FTP), and Secure Copy Protocol (SCP). Using built-in RAID technologies, all data is well-protected with options to add more protection through mirroring, replication, snapshots, and backup. These storage systems are also characterized by simple management interfaces that make installation, administration, and troubleshooting uncomplicated and straightforward. This IBM Redbooks® publication is the companion to IBM SONAS Best Practices, SG24-8051. It is intended for storage administrators who have ordered their SONAS solution and are ready to install, customize, and use it. It provides backup and availability scenarios information about configuration and troubleshooting. This book applies to IBM SONAS Version 1.5.5. It is useful for earlier releases of IBM SONAS as well.

Dive into Redis, and discover how this powerful key-value database can enhance your web and business applications. "Learning Redis" explains the fundamentals of Redis and walks you through the processes of installation, configuration, and hands-on application development. By the end, you will have gained the knowledge to apply Redis in innovative ways to improve scalability and performance. What this Book will help me do Understand and install Redis to start using this NoSQL database efficiently. Master Redis commands and data structures for scalable application designs. Configure and optimize a Redis server setup to enhance performance and manage persistence. Implement solutions using Redis for real-world web application development. Learn best practices for Redis backups, recovery, and fault management to ensure reliability. Author(s) Vinoo Das, a seasoned software engineer with extensive experience in database solutions, wrote this book with a practical approach to learning Redis. Known for his clear explanations, Vinoo deeply understands how to make technical concepts accessible. His professional career spans significant contributions to SQL and NoSQL database development, making him an ideal guide for learning Redis. Who is it for? This book is perfect for SQL developers ready to deepen their expertise by exploring NoSQL databases like Redis. With only basic programming experience required, readers will appreciate the practical approach and the focus on actionable insights. Whether you're looking to build high-performance apps or understand key-value storage systems, this book will meet your needs.

Lucene 4 Cookbook provides a comprehensive guide for developers looking to integrate Apache Lucene into their search applications. With over 70 hands-on recipes, this book takes you from the basics to advanced topics, enabling you to create effective and high-performing search solutions. What this Book will help me do Learn how to configure Lucene for optimal indexing and searching. Gain skills in analyzing text and implementing custom analyzers. Discover techniques for implementing near real-time search capabilities. Understand how to scale your search application to handle large datasets. Explore modular extensions to enhance and customize your search application. Author(s) Edwood Ng and Vineeth Mohan are seasoned developers with extensive experience in search technologies and open-source projects. Their practical experience with Apache Lucene is reflected in this cookbook, which focuses on real-world applications and challenges. They have a clear, engaging writing style that makes complex concepts accessible to developers. Who is it for? This book is for professional and aspiring software developers who are new to Apache Lucene but eager to explore its full capabilities. It assumes some working knowledge of Java programming, so readers should at least be familiar with basic programming concepts. It's ideal for those looking to add search functionalities to their applications effectively and efficiently.

Dive into "Oracle E-Business Suite R12.x HRMS: A Functionality Guide" to master building robust human resource management systems within Oracle's E-Business Suite. This comprehensive guide walks you through designing, implementing, and optimizing HR solutions that align seamlessly with your enterprise's operational structure. What this Book will help me do Understand Oracle HRMS architecture and integrate it effectively within an enterprise setting. Learn to define and configure value sets, key flexfields, and descriptive flexfields for HR operations. Set up payroll systems, handle earnings and deductions, and configure essential payroll management features. Identify and manage work structure elements such as jobs, positions, business groups, and grades. Efficiently manage employee information, assignments, terminations, and absence plans in Oracle HRMS. Author(s) Pravin S Ingawale, an accomplished expert in enterprise resource planning systems, specializes in Oracle E-Business Suite applications. With years of experience in implementation, consulting, and training, Pravin has a profound understanding of Oracle HRMS solutions. His hands-on approach and clear explanation style ensure a smooth learning experience for his readers. Who is it for? This book is perfect for developers and functional consultants of Oracle E-Business Suite looking to deepen their understanding of HRMS functionalities. If you have basic knowledge of Oracle's E-Business Suite architecture and seek to enhance your skills in designing and implementing HR management systems, this guide is for you. It's tailored for professionals aiming to build effective HR solutions that integrate seamlessly within enterprise structures.

Take your understanding of JSON to the next level with "The JavaScript JSON Cookbook." This in-depth guide equips developers of all levels with practical recipes to integrate JSON into a variety of applications such as web, mobile, and server-side systems, enabling efficient data exchange and manipulation. What this Book will help me do Master the fundamentals of JSON formatting, data exchange, and manipulation. Work with JSON in popular libraries and frameworks like AngularJS, jQuery, and AJAX. Integrate JSON seamlessly with databases such as MongoDB and CouchDB. Utilize JSON in mobile platform development for Android and iOS. Learn advanced techniques such as querying JSON using JSON Path and representing binary objects. Author(s) Ray Rischpater is an accomplished software developer and author with extensive experience in programming and web development. He has a deep understanding of JavaScript and JSON, and his practical approach to solving complex technical challenges makes his books invaluable resources. Ray's instructional style is clear and comprehensive, aiming to empower programmers to achieve their goals. Who is it for? This book is ideal for software developers working with web, mobile, or backend systems who want to expand their expertise in JSON. Whether you're a frontend, backend, or full-stack developer at any skill level, the recipes in this cookbook will enhance your ability to create efficient, data-driven applications. If you aim to use JSON for tasks like data exchange, web services, or database integration, this book is for you. By working through the examples, you will gain actionable skills to implement JSON in diverse real-world scenarios.

The IBM® System Storage® Solutions Handbook helps you solve your current and future data storage business requirements to achieve enhanced storage efficiency by design to allow managed cost, capacity of growth, greater mobility, and stronger control over storage performance and management. It describes the current IBM storage products, including IBM FlashSystem™, disk, and tape, and virtualized solutions, such as IBM Storage Cloud, IBM SmartCloud® Virtual Storage Center, and IBM Spectrum™ Storage. This IBM Redbooks® publication provides overviews and pointers for information about the current IBM System Storage products, showing how IBM delivers the right mix of products for nearly every aspect of business continuance and business efficiency. IBM storage products can help you store, safeguard, retrieve, and share your data. The following topics are covered: Part 1 introduces IBM storage solutions. It provides overviews of the IBM storage solutions, including IBM Spectrum Storage™, IBM Storage Cloud, IBM SmartCloud Virtual Storage Center (VSC), and the IBM PureSystems® products. Part 2 describes the IBM disk and flash products that include IBM DS Series (entry-level, midrange, and enterprise offerings), IBM XIV® storage, IBM Storwize® products, and the IBM FlashSystem offerings. Part 3 is an overview of the IBM tape drives, IBM tape automation products, and IBM tape virtualization solutions and products. Part 4 describes storage networking infrastructure, switches and directors to form storage area network (SAN) solutions, and converged networks and data center networking. Part 5 describes the IBM storage software portfolio, including IBM SAN Volume Controller, IBM Tivoli® Storage Manager, Tivoli Storage Productivity Center, and IBM Security Key Lifecycle Manager. Part 6 describes the IBM z/OS® storage management software and tools. The appendixes provide information about the High Performance Storage System (HPSS) and recently withdrawn IBM storage products. This book is intended as a reference for basic and comprehensive information about the IBM Storage products portfolio. It provides a starting point for establishing your own enterprise storage environment.