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Storage

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• What types of storage are there?
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  • File
    • Block
    • Object
• Explain Object Storage
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  • Data is divided to self-contained objects
  • Objects can contain metadata
• What are the pros and cons of object storage?
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  Pros:

  • Usually with object storage, you pay for what you use as opposed to other storage types where you pay for the storage space you allocate
  • Scalable storage: Object storage mostly based on a model where what you use, is what you get and you can add storage as need Cons:
  • Usually performs slower than other types of storage
  • No granular modification: to change an object, you have re-create it
• What are some use cases for using object storage?

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• Explain File Storage
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  • File Storage used for storing data in files, in a hierarchical structure
  • Some of the devices for file storage: hard drive, flash drive, cloud-based file storage
  • Files usually organized in directories
• What are the pros and cons of File Storage?
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  Pros:

  • Users have full control of their own files and can run variety of operations on the files: delete, read, write and move.
  • Security mechanism allows for users to have a better control at things such as file locking
• What are some examples of file storage?
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  Local filesystem Dropbox Google Drive

• What types of storage devices are there?

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• Explain IOPS

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• Explain storage throughput

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• What is a filesystem?
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  A file system is a way for computers and other electronic devices to organize and store data files. It provides a structure that helps to organize data into files and directories, making it easier to find and manage information. A file system is crucial for providing a way to store and manage data in an organized manner.

  Commonly used filed systems: Windows:

  • NTFS
  • exFAT

  Mac OS:

  • HFS+ *APFS
• Explain Dark Data

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• Explain MBR

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