RAID stands for Redundant Array of Inexpensive Disks and is a method of storage that helps protect against individual disk failure and offers faster access to your data. Large businesses often implement it in dedicated file servers and network attached storage. There are many different numbered levels that make up »

SSD stands for solid state drive and is a type of data storage. It does not have any moving mechanical components like a standard hard disk drive does, which makes them less likely to break through physical error (such as the read/write heads being misaligned). There are different types of »

There is no one correct answer when it comes to what the best data storage server to use is. Each business will have different needs, whether that’s anything from high performance, reliability, longevity or a healthy mix of them all. There are a whole load of data storage servers out »

A hard drive is a vital component in your computer because it stores all your data. The problem is that they only have limited space and will fill up fast depending on the type and size of the files that you keep (for example, a drive storing a lot of »

Cloud storage is a recent and increasingly popular method that is being used to store data. Companies like Dropbox or Google offer up their services that can be applied to your business infrastructure. They work by storing your data on their servers, allowing you to access it remotely through an »

For hard disk drives, removable USB drives and other media used by Linux, the most common file systems you’ll find are ext2, ext3 and ext4. As the names imply, these are the second, third and fourth iterations of the extended file system, which was originally developed in 1992. The first »

With Windows and other operating systems, there is an option to "eject” your USB drive on a software level before physically removing it. After doing this, Windows will tell you that it is now safe to remove your USB drive or device. But what does this do, and why is »

When choosing data backup hardware and software, you’ll encounter a few common terms. Understanding these terms will help you choose a data backup solution that is best for you. Knowing these terms will also help you grasp the concepts that will allow you to get the most out of your »