Mass Storage and Peripherals Course
25 minutes
Syllabus
Common peripherals
Video - 00:05:00
Peripherals allow us to expand our system to support new features such as printing, sound, and external storage. They also enable a wide array of input devices like mice and keyboards. Knowing how to identify each quickly is key to your success in the field and on the exam.
USB standards
Video - 00:10:00
The Universal Serial Bus (USB) interface is the main peripheral interface these days. Make sure you’re aware of different USB standards as well as the different types of USB connectors.
Popular file systems
Video - 00:06:00
There are many file systems available for different systems, purposes, and type of storage. It’s important to know the difference between files systems such as NTFS, ext3, FAT, and HFS+.
Understanding partitioning
Video - 00:04:00
We organize physical storage into logical subdivisions called partitions. Partitions serve several critical functions beyond just storing our data. Specialized partitions support virtual memory, boot, and recovery functions.
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