[Manny Varela]

Discuss the various types of data storage options and how they are used.

[Jacob Mannon]

Some of the most common methods for storing data include direct attached storage, network attached storage, storage area network, and cloud storage. Direct attached storage would be used for immediate access to data. This would be like the hard drive on our computer. We have immediate access to it because it is stored on the device. Network attached storage is data that is kept within a network and requires access. Storage area networks are multiple devices that contain the data. This could be used in a RAID setup across multiple servers. Cloud storage is data kept in a cloud server. Examples of these would be ICloud, Oracle, and Microsoft Onedrive.

-Jacob

[Jason Springer]

Hello Jacob,
After reading your discussion post, I thought you did a great job explaining what the most common data storage options are and how they’re used. Out of these options I use direct attached storage the most because I’m able to use the same devices for schoolwork whenever I need to store anything. I do use cloud storage though because when my photos are saved on my phone they’re stored on a cloud drive.

[Kanthony]

Hi everyone!  Happy Thanksgiving yesterday!
I am just checking in to see how you are doing.  

Please email me if you need anything.  ~Dr. Anthony

[Latoya Stoudmire]

Happy holidays to you as well Professor Anthony. Hope you enjoyed time with your friends and family.

[Kanthony]

Thank you! I did.

[Braden Binegar]

Some data storage options vary widely, each suited for different needs. Primary storage includes RAM and cache memory, which are fast but volatile. Secondary storage encompasses HDDs and SSDs, with SSDs offering faster speeds. Tertiary storage involves optical discs and magnetic tape, often used for backups and archiving. Cloud storage provides scalable solutions via public, private, or hybrid clouds, ideal for accessibility and collaboration. Network Attached Storage allows multiple users to access data over a network, while Direct Attached Storage includes external drives connected directly to a computer. Lastly, flash storage like USB drives and memory cards offers portable and expandable storage options. Each type has its strengths, from speed and. performance to capacity and accessibility. What specific use case are you interested in?

[Jacob Mannon]

Braden,

I think you did a great job covering different storage methods. I think RAM storage is very important to consider when looking at a new computer. I was working on my mother in law’s computer recently and it appeared to have a virus that was using all of the system’s RAM. It was to the point that the computer took several minutes to load simple things like google chrome. The computer only had 8 gigabytes of RAM available to start with. I personally think 16 to 32 gigabytes of RAM is a good amount to have. You should be able to complete the majority of your tasks without the computer slowing down.

-Jacob

[Latoya Stoudmire]

In this day and age, there are a plethora of options for storing data. Some of the most popular are cloud storage, external hard drives and network attached storage. Each type of storage offers, different benefits. I believe the most popular in current time is cloud Storage. Cloud storage allows you to store your data on remote servers with a third-party company, This can in-turn give a company the freedom to not worry about hardware and the issues that come with maintaining it. There are different types of cloud storage one type is personal cloud storage. This is the type of storage we see on personal accounts for example Google drive, iCloud,and drop box another type of cloud storage is enterprise. This particular form of cloud storage is used on a grand scale, typically for larger companies. It has availability allowing the company to scale its data, it also offers a multitude of disaster recovery options. Seeing how this type of cloud is used for companies, it is customizable. Hybrid cloud storage is an option consisting of a combination of virtual storage as well as physical. This can be useful for companies who are able to keep some data servers in-house while also using a virtual cloud to maintain data that may not be considered as sensitive.

[Latoya Stoudmire]

Hello Brandon, I thought you did a great job going into detail about the hardware and software options of storage as we progress into a more AI oriented culture Do you think there will continue to be a need for attached storage in the future or do you think it will one day everything will be virtual?

[Jason Springer]

Nowadays, there are many different types of storage options for data, including NAS, RAID, and cloud storage. NAS or network-attached storage is a type of storage that allows users to keep data on a drive that can only be accessed through the network that it’s assigned to. RAID or redundant array of independent disks has many different combinations of storage setups including zero, one, five, six, and ten as the main options. RAID is an efficient storage method for people or companies whose focus is backing up data and wanting fault tolerance. Cloud storage is used as a more convenient storage method for those who are traveling because it allows you to store data on a drive that you can access on any device on any network. An example of this cloud storage that I’ve used in school is Microsoft’s OneDrive which as a college student here at OCU we get free access to through our school email.

[Amy Hastings]

Jason, I liked your discussion post, and you have provided great information on some of the storage options. I also like that you included the different RAID options. Your example is a good one as well.

[Amy Hastings]

There are multiple types of data storage methods but the two I want to mention would be cloud storage and primary storage. Cloud storage is used to store your data that is typically kept on a mobile device such as your phone, hence iCloud on iPhone. This allows you to store information such as passwords, emails and more that you’d need more often. Primary storage is used to keep your information stored from a computer and it is much faster. This also keeps your apps stored and updated and lets you access your data faster than some of the others.

[Willy Vazquez]

There are a lot of options in regards to data storage that a person a can use. You have things like RAM which is fast but only temporary and the data is lost when the computer is shut down. This type of data storage is called primary storage . There is also secondary storage and this contains things like HDD and SSD, these are used to store larger files and or applications/software, but SSDs are the faster and more expensive option. Cloud storage allows the user to upload a file to a server and allows them to access it from any device. This can used in places like schools, offices and other jobs. There is also external types of data storage. This would include things like USBs and external hard drives which allow you to keep back ups, file transfers, or just additional storage. USBs are also portable and can a connect to all computers via the corresponding ports.

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