Storage

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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