Are You a Storage Technology Guru?
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Which type of storage device is internal to a computer or server and holds data temporarily?

  • SAN device
  • NAS device
  • Primary storage device (correct)
  • Secondary storage device
  • What is the difference between NAS and SAN?

  • NAS is a dedicated network that allows storage to be shared between multiple servers, whereas SAN devices connect storage to a network
  • NAS devices connect storage to a network, where they are accessed through file shares by multiple systems with permissions, whereas SAN is a dedicated network that allows storage to be shared between multiple servers
  • NAS is optimized for file serving, whereas SAN is optimized for block-level device (correct)
  • NAS provides continuous and fast access to large amounts of data, whereas SAN provides greater flexibility and additional functionalities
  • What is the measure of storage capacity, and what is the equivalent of 1 PB?

  • The measure of storage capacity is in terabytes, and 1 PB is equivalent to 1024 petabytes
  • The measure of storage capacity is in kilobytes, and 1 PB is equivalent to 1024 megabytes
  • The measure of storage capacity is in megabytes, and 1 PB is equivalent to 1024 gigabytes
  • The measure of storage capacity is in bits and bytes, and 1 PB is equivalent to 1024 terabytes (correct)
  • Which type of storage device is internal to a computer or server and has limited capacity?

    <p>Primary storage device</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the difference between NAS and SAN?

    <p>NAS is optimized for file serving, whereas SAN is optimized for block-level device</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the measure of storage capacity in bits and bytes?

    <p>1024 kilobytes</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Study Notes

    Introduction to Storage Technology: Primary Storage, Secondary Storage, NAS, and SAN

    • Storage technology is where data is stored in digital format for retrieval at a later point in time.
    • Storage devices are computing hardware used for storing, porting, and extracting data files or objects.
    • Primary storage devices are internal to a computer or server, hold data temporarily, and have limited capacity.
    • Secondary storage devices are larger in capacity, can be internal or external, and can hold data permanently or temporarily.
    • The measure of storage capacity is in bits and bytes, with 1 GB being equivalent to 1024 kilobytes and 1 PB being equivalent to 1024 terabytes.
    • The exponential growth of data led to the need for storage technologies such as NAS and SAN.
    • NAS devices connect storage to a network, where they are accessed through file shares by multiple systems with permissions.
    • SAN is a dedicated network that allows storage to be shared between multiple servers, and data is stored in volumes or blocks.
    • SAN devices provide continuous and fast access to large amounts of data, and communication and data transfer mechanism is through storage fabric.
    • SAN uses separate networks and is generally not accessible by other devices in the local area network.
    • NAS is optimized for file serving, whereas SAN is a block-level device that provides greater flexibility and additional functionalities.
    • Despite the differences between NAS and SAN, they blend together well, with many NAS providing support for iSCSI and many SAN providing support for SMB and NAS file systems.

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    Test your knowledge of storage technology with this quiz! From primary and secondary storage to NAS and SAN, this quiz covers all the basics of digital storage and retrieval. Explore the differences between NAS and SAN, learn about storage capacity, and discover the communication and data transfer mechanisms used by SAN devices. Whether you're a storage technology novice or an experienced pro, this quiz is sure to challenge and enlighten you!

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