Originally posted by: TonyPearson

Continuing my coverage of the IBM Systems Technical University in Orlando, here are the sessions that I presented or attended on Day 3 (Wednesday).

What is Big Data? Architectures and Use Cases

Tony Pearson explained what Big Data analytics are, and IBM's various products to support this, incluidng BigInsights, BigSQL and Spectrum Scale with the Hadoop Connector.

Why use IBM Spectrum Virtualize for High Availability

John Wilkinson, IBM Storage Software Engineer from the UK Hursley lab, presented the latest enhancements to Spectrum Virtualize-based products, such as SVC and Storwize V7000, related to Stretch Cluster and HyperSwap functions for High Availability.

IBM Systems Hybrid Cloud Strategy, POV and Showcase

Dave Willoughby, IBM z System Hardware Architect for Systems Cloud Emerging Technologies, provided a high-level "Point-of-View" for Hybrid Cloud, and why IBM is focused on helping clients transition from traditional IT infrastructures.

Data Footprint Reduction - Understanding IBM Storage Efficiency Options

Tony Pearson presented an overview of Thin Provisioning, Space-efficient snapshots, Data deduplication and Real-time Compression features.

IBM Spectrum Virtualize - Understnding SVC, Storwize and FlashSystem V9000

Tony Pearson provide an overview of SAN Volume Controller, the Storwize family of products and FlashSystem V9000, all of which are based on Spectrum Virtualize software.

The day ended with a trip to Universal Studios. Dinner on the City Walk offered entertainment with Dueling Pianos. This was then followed by a trip to Hogsmeade, the Harry Potter themed portion of the resort.

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