Combining multiple drives to improve performance and/or fault tolerance. Several types exist.

Network Attached Storage. A dedicated file server that provides storage over a network.

Having multiple copies of data to prevent loss if one drive fails.

Dividing a physical drive into separate logical drives, each with its own filesystem.

The complete location of a file or folder, like C:\Users\YourName\Documents\Report.docx.

The top-level folder that contains all other folders on a drive. Referred to as C:.

A file that can be viewed but not edited. Helps protect important data from changes.

Settings that control whether a user can view, edit, or execute a particular file.