text: **Introduction to storage**
  **virtualization**
  
  This chapter defines the concept of*storage virtualization*and provides an overview of its 
  application in addressing the challenges of modern storage environment. 
  
  This chapter includes the following topics: 
  
  (cid:2) 1.1, “Storage virtualization terminology” on page 2 
  (cid:2) 1.2, “Benefits of using IBM Spectrum Virtualize” on page 5 
  (cid:2) 1.3, “Latest changes and enhancements” on page 6 
  (cid:2) 1.4, “Summary” on page 7 