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This section discusses best practices including tiering, SmartPools, archiving, and other topics.
For more detailed information on SmartPools and EDA, refer to the white papers and best practices documents listed in the references section. These documents delve into general best practices or practical implementation aspects of the PowerScale scale-out storage system in semiconductor chip design environments. For storage administrators, it is recommended to refer to additional documentation to cover other areas of PowerScale storage such as SmartConnect, SnapshotIQ, or SyncIQ to gain more comprehensive knowledge. Adhering to best practices in just one functional area, such as SmartPools, in isolation may not yield the desired and optimal cluster functionality.