1.1.3.4 Virtual Storage Flashcards
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What is Virtual Storage
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- Virtual storage is the name given to storing information remotely so that it can be accessed by any computer with access to the same system, for example over the Internet.
- Examples of virtual storage include cloud storage services like Google Drive and Microsoft OneDrive as well as networked storage used in offices and schools.
- As internet speeds increase, virtual storage is becoming a more popular method of storage thanks to the convenience of files being available “in the cloud” on any device connected to the Internet.
- Virtual storage is often an abstraction of multiple drives acting like one.
- Information stored in the cloud is actually stored on 100s of hard drives or SSDs formatted to act as a single piece of storage.
- While virtual storage is convenient to access and share, its disadvantages include limitations of a user’s network speed and high costs.
