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Introduction 1 These materials are © 2020 John Wiley & Sons, Inc. Any dissemination, distribution, or unauthorized use is strictly prohibited. Introduction O ver the past decade, a lot has been written about hyper- converged infrastructure (HCI). But so much has changed over the years as HCI has evolved from a niche technology to a cornerstone in the datacenter and in the cloud. Next-generation HCI goes beyond solving the myriad storage challenges in traditional datacenters to form the very core of an enterprise-wide operating platform that spans your on-premises and cloud environments. This isn't hyperbole. This isn't prognostication. This is real. It's here today. About This Book This 58-page guide takes you on a journey from the earliest days of HCI through today and into a bountiful and secure future. After reading this book, you'll understand how Nutanix has positioned its next-generation HCI solution as a centralized launching point for all of your current and future needs. Foolish Assumptions It's been said that most assumptions have outlived their useless- ness, but we assume a few things nonetheless! Mainly, we assume you have a basic understanding of virtual- ization, storage, cloud, and datacenter computing. The general audience for this book is anyone in IT who wants to learn more about how next-generation HCI can help address evolving busi- ness needs.