Data Storage

1. Why do I need a data storage system that is durable?

1.1. If you travel with your data files.

1.2. So the data is not damaged.

2. What does random access mean?

2.1. the ability of a device to jump directly to the requested data.

3. Which storage systems use optical storage technology?

3.1. CDs, DVDs, and BDs

4. Which data storage systems use solid state storage technology?

4.1. Some hard drives and variety of compact storage cards.

5. Which data storage systems use magnetic storage technology?

5.1. Hard drives and tapes

6. Why do i need versatility in a data storage system?

6.1. So you can transfer data easier

6.2. To move data among different computers.

7. Why is storage capacity important?

7.1. Because it determines the amount of data it can hold

7.2. So you your computer can hold a large amount of data.

8. Do different data storage systems access and transfer data at different speeds?

8.1. Yes

8.2. Access time is the average time it takes a computer to locate data on the storage medium and read it.

9. What is tape storage

9.1. Tape drive for the storage device and a tape for the storage medium.

9.2. Technology consists of a tape drive for the storage device and for storage medium