This book covers all data storage systems and latest technologies. It's a practical easy-to-use book on data storage. Extensive glossary of computer data storage-related terms. Aimed at a wide audience from beginner to advanced levels.

For every computer science course involving data storage, enterprise architecture, and/or IT management. Data storage is rapidly becoming the leading cost item in IT infrastructure, and effective data storage architecture and decision-making has become crucial to the effective management of today's enormous databases and data-driven applications. This package brings together two comprehensive guides to enterprise data storage: Essential Guide to Storage Area Networks and Essential Guide to Computer Data Storage, giving students practical, up-to-the-minute insight into every data storage option, from today's "low end" to tomorrow's IP SANs.

Can you imagine life without your cell phone, laptop, digital camera, iPod, BlackBerry, flat-screen TV, or DVD player? The skyrocketing demand for devices that provide simple, immediate access to large amounts of content is driving required digital storage capacity to unprecedented levels. Designing digital storage into consumer electronics is crucial to the performance and cost of these devices. However, as our requirements for digital content storage grow, so does the formidable difficulty of implementing design solutions that are rugged, long-lasting, power-miserly, secure, network-accessible and can still fit in the palm of your hand! This book provides the background necessary to understand common digital storage devices and media. It helps readers decide which methods of storage work best for which kinds of devices, and then teaches designers how to successfully integrate them into consumer products. Presents best practices for selecting, integrating, and using storage devices to achieve higher performance, greater reliability and lower cost Teardown photos provide rare visuals of the "guts" of the devices discussed Covers hot topics including flash memory, DVRs, Apple iPods, home networks, and automotive electronics, from basic layouts to standards, advanced features, and exciting growth opportunities

Perfect for anyone who needs a basic understanding of how computers work, this introductory guide gives friendly, accessible, up-to-date explanations of computer hardware, software, networks, and the Internet. Coverage also includes micro-processors, operating systems, programming languages, applications, and e-commerce.

Covering the latest trends and technology changes, this is the fully updated and revised bestselling guide to telecommunications for the nontechnical professional. Includes sections on convergence, globalization, speech recognition, and 3G cellular networks.

Storage Area Networks (SANs) enable companies to manage data but many potential users judge them too confusing to use. This volume offers guidance for businesses and IT professionals who wish to understand, use, and derive maximum business advantages from SANs. Vacca, an IT consultant and author, covers the entire SAN lifecycle, from planning and strategy to implementation and day-to-day administration. c. Book News Inc.

The Essential Guide to Semiconductorsis a complete guide to thebusiness and technology of semiconductor design and manufacturing.Conceptual enough for laypeople and nontechnical investors, yet detailedenough for technical professionals, Jim Turley explains exactly howsilicon chips are designed and built, illuminates key markets andopportunities, and shows how the entire industry "fits together."