Asked by Camay Bhakoo on May 08, 2024
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What is the most popular file system in use today? [ FAT | eFAT | exFAT | NTFS | FAT32 | FAT64 ]
NTFS
New Technology File System, a file system used by Windows operating systems designed for storing and accessing files on a hard disk with support for large volumes, encryption, and detailed security permissions.
exFAT
A file system type that improves upon FAT32 by having a theoretical maximum file size of 16 EB, maximum volume size of 64 ZB (but 512 TB is the current limit), smaller cluster sizes than FAT32, and an increased number of files allowed in a directory. Created for external storage media such as flash drives and hard drives for saving images/video.
FAT32
A file system that supports hard drives up to 2 TB in size.
- Understand the file systems and formatting operations essential for the setup and management of hard drives.
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Learning Objectives
- Understand the file systems and formatting operations essential for the setup and management of hard drives.