OBJECTIVES: After completing this class, students will be able to
- Explain what a storage device is and what it is used for
- Explain what the difference between storage and memory is
- Explain what it means to read or write to/from storage
- Explain how storage is measured (see prefix page)
- List different types of storage
- Explain what a Floppy Disk is, how is it formatted, how does the floppy drive work
- Explain what a Hard Disk is, how is it formatted, how does the hard drive work
- Explain what a CD-ROM is, how does it work
- Explain what the differences between the various storage devices are
- Explain what a RAID is and why is it used
Data Migration Video
Data Migration Story
Click here for a PDF of the Computer Storage presentation.
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