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

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

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

Erasing and preparing a drive to work with a particular file system.

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

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

The method an OS uses to organize data on a drive, like NTFS or exFAT.

The method an OS uses to organize data on a drive, like NTFS or exFAT.

Erasing and preparing a drive to work with a particular file system.

When files get scattered around a drive. Can slow performance. Defragging fixes this. (Not applicable to SSDs )