Post on 18-Jan-2016
Secondary Storageby Jim Leath
Secondary Storageby Jim Leath
Computer Literacy Project
Computer Literacy Project
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What is Secondary Storage
used for?
What is Secondary Storage
used for?
To save and back up files
To transport files from one computer or source to another
To save and back up files
To transport files from one computer or source to another
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Why back up files?Why back up files?
Because if the power goes out…
Piece of sh#@, stupid mo*#@ F*%@%!!!
F*#@!
Die Die Die!
…you don’t want this to happen!
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What types of files?What types of files?
Text and Numeric filesDigital Music filesPhotographic filesVideo filesPretty much any other “file” you
can think of can be transported
Text and Numeric filesDigital Music filesPhotographic filesVideo filesPretty much any other “file” you
can think of can be transported
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Types of StorageTypes of Storage
Hard Disks
Floppy Disks
Optical Disks
Internet Hard Drives
Flash Memory Sticks
Hard Disks
Floppy Disks
Optical Disks
Internet Hard Drives
Flash Memory Sticks
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Hard DiscsHard Discs
Hard Discs use magnetic charges to record data, have large storage capacities and fast retrieval times.
Hard Discs use magnetic charges to record data, have large storage capacities and fast retrieval times.
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Floppy DiscsFloppy Discs
Floppy Discs use magnetic charges to record data and are inexpensive, removable storage media.
Floppy Discs use magnetic charges to record data and are inexpensive, removable storage media.
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Zip DrivesZip Drives
Zip Drives, also known as Solid State Storage, has no moving parts. Data is stored and received electronically.
Zip Drives, also known as Solid State Storage, has no moving parts. Data is stored and received electronically.
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Optical DiscsOptical Discs
Optical Discs use reflected light to record data and have very large storage capacities.
Optical Discs use reflected light to record data and have very large storage capacities.
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Internet Hard DrivesInternet Hard Drives
Internet Hard Drives, also known as I-drive or online storage, is a cheap and effective way of storing lots of data on the internet.
http://www.xdrive.com/
Internet Hard Drives, also known as I-drive or online storage, is a cheap and effective way of storing lots of data on the internet.
http://www.xdrive.com/
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Flash MemoryFlash Memory
Flash Memory, also known as Key Chain Hard Drives, act as floppy discs and Zip Drives, storing data electronically.
Flash Memory, also known as Key Chain Hard Drives, act as floppy discs and Zip Drives, storing data electronically.
It’s a pen and a hard drive! Holy Shnikies, Batman!
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What is next data storage?What is next data storage?
Can hold up to 25-50 GB of Data, more than 8 DVD’s worth of storage
Can hold up to 25-50 GB of Data, more than 8 DVD’s worth of storage
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