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1.4  Summary
Storage virtualization is a fundamental technology that enables the realization of flexible and 
reliable storage solutions. It helps enterprises to better align IT architecture with business 
requirements, simplifies storage administration, and facilitates IT departments efforts to meet 
business demands.
IBM Spectrum Virtualize running on IBM Storwize V7000 is a mature, ninth-generation 
virtualization solution that uses open standards and complies with the SNIA storage model. 
IBM Storwize V7000 is an appliance-based, mid-range storage, and in-band block 
virtualization engine that moves control logic (including advanced storage functions) from 
a multitude of individual storage devices to a centralized entity in the storage network.
IBM Spectrum Virtualize can improve the usage of your storage resources, simplify storage 
management, and improve the availability of business applications.