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Storage

Storage

Q1: What is data storage?

Data storage refers to saving digital information using devices like hard drives, SSDs, or cloud systems for future use or backup.

Q2: What are the main types of data storage?

Primary Storage: RAM (temporary, fast).

Secondary Storage: HDDs, SSDs (long-term).

Cloud Storage: Online servers accessible via the internet.

Storage Area Network (SAN): High-speed network for data access in enterprises.

Q3: What is the difference between HDD and SSD?

HDDs use spinning disks and are cheaper but slower. SSDs use flash memory, offering faster speed and durability.

Q4: What is RAID in storage?

RAID (Redundant Array of Independent Disks) combines multiple disks to improve performance and provide redundancy against drive failures.

Q5: What is cloud storage?

Cloud storage allows you to store and access data over the internet using services like Google Drive, AWS, or Dropbox.

Q6: What are top storage brands?

Popular brands include Seagate, Western Digital, Samsung, Synology, Dell EMC, and NetApp.

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