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\"Billions of smart connected products are changing the competitive landscape for business and the daily lives of consumers. This book analyzes the evolution of embedded product intelligence and the impact of smart products on the automotive, wireless, energy, residential and health industries. It considers the transformation of consumer ownership models and privacy issues when smart products continuously monitor consumer behavior. Smart Products, Smarter Services recommends strategies for creating profitable smart ecosystems, product platforms and services\"-- Provided by publisher.

Holographic Data Storage: From Theory to Practical Systems is a primer on the design and building of a holographic data storage system covering the physics, Servo, Data Channel, Recording Materials, and optics behind holographic storage, the requirements of a functioning system, and its integration into \"real-life\" systems.

\"Have you watched videos online today? Did you post photographs on social media? Did you upload your English essay to Google Docs? All of these are questions about data! In Big Data: information in the digital world, readers ages 10 to 15 explore the definition of data and learn how essential it is to our everyday lives. They learn about the history of data, the transition from paper to computers, and the role that search engines such as Google play in handling data. By making connections between the relationships among data, computers, and people, middle school kids also acquire the tools they need to become better digital citizens!\"-- Publisher's website.

Master the design and structure of Linux storage stack and explore its sophisticated architecture Purchase of the print or Kindle book includes a free PDF eBook Key Features Explore the virtual file system (VFS) and how it serves as an abstraction layer for the actual file systemUnderstand how the block layer acts as an intermediary between file systems and physical storageDiscover the physical layout and protocols linked with storage media Book Description The Linux storage stack serves as a prime example of meticulously coordinated layers. Embark on a journey through the kernel code with Architecture and Design of the Linux Storage Stack, crafted for anyone seeking in-depth knowledge about the layered design of Linux storage and its landscape. You’ll explore the Linux storage stack and its various concepts. You’ll unlock the secrets of the virtual filesystem and the actual filesystem and the differences in their implementation, the role of the block layer, the Multi-Queue and Device Mapper frameworks, I/O schedulers, physical storage layout, and how to analyze all the layers in the storage stack. By the end of this book, you’ll be acquainted with how a simple I/O request from a process travels down through all the layers and ends up in physical storage. What you will learn Understand the role of the virtual filesystemExplore the different flavors of Linux filesystems and their key conceptsManage I/O operations to and from block devices using the block layerDeep dive into the Small Computer System Interface (SCSI) subsystem and the layout of physical devicesGauge I/O performance at each layer of the storage stackDiscover the best storage practices Who this book is for This book is for system and storage administrators, engineers, linux professionals, linux community in general, and anyone looking to expand their understanding of Linux and its storage landscape. Prior knowledge of Linux operating system is a must.

\"While every enterprise aspires to becomes100% data-driven, the Gartner Group estimates over 80% of all analytics projects fail to deliver intended value. This is a practitioners' guide for creating a transformational roadmap, prioritize Big Data for big decisions, and deliver value from analytics\"-- Provided by publisher.

Getting data off an ancient floppy disk or computer tape isn't easy, but it can be done with the help of clever software and hardware.

\"While some related books cover separate aspects of digital media and cloud computing, none integrate both of these areas together. Bridging the gap between digital media and cloud computing, this book brings together technologies for media/data communication, elastic media/data storage, security, authentication, cross-network media/data fusion, inter-device media interaction/reaction, data centers, platform as a service (PaaS), and software as a service (SaaS). The book also covers interesting applications involving digital media in the cloud. \"-- Provided by publisher.

Build a solid understanding about the architecture of Linux storage stack and learn all facets of its sophisticated designKey FeaturesExplore the Virtual Filesystem and how it serves as an abstraction layer for the actual file systemsAnalyze the organization of block devices, I/O schedulers and different I/O handling techniquesLearn about the physical layout, properties and protocols associated with different storage mediaBook DescriptionEver since its inception, Linux remains one of the most complex pieces of code. For any professional, having a deep understanding of its fundamentals is essential.For developers who're looking to dive in the kernel code, this book can equip them with the necessary concepts.For system/storage engineers, this book will increase their overall understanding of the Linux I/O stack and enable them to identify and isolate potential bottlenecks in the storage layer.The complete Linux I/O stack is a comprehensive introduction for those who want to dive deep into the Linux storage landscape and gain a finer understanding of its layered design.The reader will learn the complete Linux storage stack and the theory behind it. This includes an in depth and detailed analysis of the storage subsystem and it's complete architecture, demystifying the virtual file system, file systems and the differences in their implementation, block and file I/O, device mapper framework, block layer, scheduling and device drivers.By the end of this book, you will know how a simple I/O request from a process traverses down through all the layers and ends up on the physical storage.What you will learnExplore the architecture of I/O stack in Linux and the file system implementationGain a deeper understanding of the SCSI subsystem, physical devices, and partitionsLearn how an I/O request from a process traverses all layers and end up on the diskGauge I/O performance at each layer of the storage stackBecome familiar with the recommended storage practicesGain a deeper understanding of the architecture of I/O stack in LinuxInvestigate and troubleshoot storage performance issuesWho This Book Is ForThis book is mainly for system and storage administrators and engineers, but they aren't the only ones that will benefit from this book. Linux professionals, Linux community in general, and anyone who wants to widen their understanding of Linux and its storage landscape can learn a lot from the topics covered in the chapters. To get started, you'll need to have a basic to intermediate knowledge and understanding of the Linux operating system.Table of ContentsFrom Where It All Starts - Virtual FilesystemExplaining the Data Structures in VFSExploring actual file systems under VFSMapping physical blocks to virtual through device mapperInvestigating the block I/O layer in the kernelImplementing I/O handling techniques in block layerExploring the different I/O scheduling optionsIllustrating the layout of physical mediaWorking with the SCSI subsystemPutting it all togetherTools and Techniques for measuring storage performance at each layerRecommended storage practices

If memory hierarchy is stopping your microprocessor from performing at the highest level it should be, then this book will show how to resolve that problem. This book provides the reader with everything they need to know about the logical design and operation, physical design and operation, performance characteristics and resulting design trade-offs, and the energy consumption of modern memory hierarchies. You learn how to tackle the challenging optimization problems that result from the side-effects that can appear at any point in the entire hierarchy. As a result you will be able to design and emulate the entire memory hierarchy. As a reference, this book is targeted toward both academics and practicing engineers in microarchitecture and computer system design, embedded system design, and low power design.