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This lecture covers the importance of data storage in database systems, emphasizing the efficiency of having multiple functions operate on a single data structure. Topics include DBMS architecture, buffer and storage management, access times for different storage types, non-volatile memory like SSDs, and cache organization. The instructor also discusses the anatomy of magnetic disks and goals for managing databases efficiently.