Chapter 2 of the document focuses on data management in data-intensive computing, covering data clouds, big data management, and different types of databases such as NoSQL and distributed file systems. It discusses the importance of scale-out solutions, the architecture of distributed systems (like Hadoop and Sector), and the trade-offs in data consistency and availability as outlined by the CAP theorem. Additionally, various case studies demonstrate real-world applications of these concepts in handling large datasets and enhancing data analysis efficiency.