Chapter 2: Storing Your Files: Data Storage

Overview

store v : to place something in a location for later use

Every computer has a collection of files. This collection includes the files that run the operating system, the files needed to use applications, and the data files you create. All these files have to be saved somewhere, and that somewhere is called data storage. In this chapter, you will learn about these data storage options:

• Hard drives

• IDE and SCSI drives

• Disk partitions

• Disk drive configurations

• Offline storage, including floppy drives, removable drives, CDs, DVDs, and tapes