INTRODUCTION TO COMPUTERS
COMPUTER NETWORKS AND THE INTERNET
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Server
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Internet
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Memory
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Detailed explanation-1: -Network-attached storage (NAS) is dedicated file storage that enables multiple users and heterogeneous client devices to retrieve data from centralized disk capacity. Users on a local area network (LAN) access the shared storage via a standard Ethernet connection.
Detailed explanation-2: -The term backing storage refers to any non-volatile data storage that will retain a computer’s data even after the computer is powered off. Common types of backing storage devices are hard drives, SSD, external hard disk drives, optical media such as CD or DVD, and flash media such as thumbdrives and memory sticks.
Detailed explanation-3: -Backing storage is used to store programs and data when they are not being used or when a computer is switched off. When programs and data are needed they are copied into main memory but also still remain on backing storage.
Detailed explanation-4: -Storage devices can include hard disk drives (HDDs), flash-based solid-state drives (SSDs), optical disc drives, tape systems and other media types.