5.7.1 Storage Spaces
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What problem arises despite the increasing availability of multi-terabyte hard disk drives?

  • The storage space is still running out due to the increase in the amount of data being stored. (correct)
  • There is a lack of efficient storage management tools for Windows systems.
  • Users are not utilizing the available disk space effectively.
  • The hard disk drives are becoming increasingly rare.

    • What is the primary reason for the increase in storage space consumption compared to ten years ago?

  • Expansion in the type of information being stored (correct)
  • Reduced usage of media files
  • Increased usage of document files
  • Decrease in the overall size of storage devices

    • What does Storage Spaces offer as a new way to manage storage space on a Windows system?

  • Integration with cloud storage services
  • An automated file indexing system
  • Easy addition of disk space to a Windows system (correct)
  • Enhanced data compression algorithms

    • How does Storage Spaces enable easy addition of disk space to a Windows system?

    <p>By pooling all available space on the storage devices together</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What benefit does adding an additional disk to a Windows system and pooling its free space provide?

    <p>Automatic addition of new free space to the existing storage</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What advantage does Storage Spaces offer in managing data across multiple storage devices?

    <p>Elimination of the need to track data stored on individual drives</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What happens when you add new disks to the pool in Storage Spaces?

    <p>The original disk fills up the new disk with 256-MB chunks</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What key benefit is provided by Storage Spaces?

    <p>Thin provisioning</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How does thin provisioning work in Storage Spaces?

    <p>By overbooking storage space</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the purpose of thin provisioning in Storage Spaces?

    <p>To maximize the usage of physical disk space</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What happens if a storage space runs out of physical disk space in the pool?

    <p>It immediately unmounts and may lead to data corruption</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How does adding new disks to the pool affect resiliency in Storage Spaces?

    <p>It preserves resiliency by copying over information</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the immediate consequence if a storage space runs out of physical disk space?

    <p>'Unmounting' and potential data corruption</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the key feature that allows creating multiple storage spaces larger than the physical storage pool in Storage Spaces?

    <p>Overbooking or thin provisioning</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is one of the key benefits of adding new disks to a Storage Spaces pool?

    <p>Preserving resiliency by copying over information</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How does thin provisioning in Storage Spaces enable efficient use of physical disk space?

    <p>By allocating only as much physical storage as needed</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the purpose of Storage Spaces on Windows?

    <p>To manage storage space by pooling together different storage devices</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In Storage Spaces, what is a 'storage pool'?

    <p>A logical concept composed of free space from specified storage devices</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the benefit of using Storage Spaces over traditional storage options?

    <p>Includes a degree of data resiliency</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the 'Simple' storage space option in Storage Spaces?

    <p>It does not have any redundancy involved</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the purpose of 'Two-way mirroring' in Storage Spaces?

    <p>To tolerate the failure of up to two disks at the same time</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the key difference between 'Two-way mirroring' and 'Three-way mirroring'?

    <p>'Two-way mirroring' provides less usable space but tolerates the failure of up to two disks, while 'Three-way mirroring' provides more usable space but has more complex requirements.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the main advantage of using 'Parity' in Storage Spaces?

    <p>It uses less physical space on each disk, providing more storage space for actual data</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What happens if a disk fails in a 'Two-way mirroring' configuration in Storage Spaces?

    <p>All data stored on the failed disk will be lost</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How does implementing resiliency impact the amount of available space for data storage in Storage Spaces?

    <p>It reduces the amount of available space for data storage</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a 'storage pool' in Storage Spaces?

    <p>A logical concept composed of free space from specified storage devices</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the benefit of using Storage Spaces over traditional storage options?

    <p>Includes a degree of data resiliency</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the 'Simple' storage space option in Storage Spaces?

    <p>It does not have any redundancy involved</p> Signup and view all the answers

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