This book throws light on the data integrity landscape of the future, it shows how the whole subject of data integrity is changing and describes and positions many of the new, enhanced, more intelligent protection technologies and methods. The final part of the book gives cutting-edge insights into the future melding of data protection into the arena of total data management, and how to manage this change. Modern technologies discussed include more intelligent synthetic backup technologies, continuous data protection, and data reduction methods. The book also covers data life cycle management tools and products, to allow better management of data through a defined life cycle and achieve compliance with regulations.