Types of storage

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In this topic we will cover the different types of storage devices and media.

• Solid State Drives (SSD)
  • Reliable and fast storage option.
  • No moving parts, making them more durable.
  • Uses flash memory to store data.
  • More expensive than traditional hard drives.
• Hard Disk Drives (HDD)
  • Traditional storage option.
  • Uses spinning disks to read and write data.
  • More affordable than SSDs.
  • Slower than SSDs due to mechanical parts.
• Random Access Memory (RAM)
  • Volatile memory used for temporary data storage while the device is powered on.
  • Faster than SSDs and HDDs.
  • Data is fully lost when the device is powered off.
  • Comes in DDR3, DDR4, and DDR5 types. Newer types are faster.
• Network Storage
  • Storage accessed over a network.
  • Includes Network Attached Storage (NAS) and cloud storage.
  • Allows for data sharing and collaboration.
  • Can be slow if network connection is poor.
• Hybrid Storage - Combines SSD and HDD technologies. - Frequently accessed data is stored on the SSD for speed. - Less frequently accessed data is stored on the HDD for capacity. - Balances performance and cost.