Data Storage: Physical Allocation and Logical Format
Xiaodong Zhang, Rubao Lee · Cambridge University Press eBooks · 2024
Delving into the foundational aspects of data management, this chapter explores the relationship between logical data formats and physical storage in computing systems. It discusses how logical abstractions in system software for data management interact with the physical placement of data. The chapter emphasizes the significance of designing storage data formats effectively to minimize unnecessary I/O traffic and network communications. By optimizing these formats, readers learn how to achieve efficient utilization of resources, leading to improved performance in data processing tasks. This sets a crucial foundation for understanding the broader concepts of data management throughout the book.