Storage Hardware Chapter 4 Preserving Data and Information Computer Components & Networks, 2002

Ch 4 FAQ Computer Components & Networks, CCI Storage Fundamentals How much storage capacity do I need? In two years, you will probably three times the storage space that you need now The use of multimedia greatly increases your need for storage capacity

Ch 4 FAQ Computer Components & Networks, CCI Back Up Your Files Save –your “working”documents, spreadsheets, and database files –use a backup program to save your messages if you are in business or if you need to refer to them in the future –your downloaded updates and releases/versions

Ch 4 FAQ Computer Components & Networks, CCI Save Your Files Save –your favorites (“bookmarks”) in your browser –your address book –any customizations that you have performed

Ch 4 FAQ Computer Components & Networks, CCI Save How Often? For businesses - daily on servers For individuals –often (every few minutes) during file generation –biweekly or weekly total backup using a backup program

Ch 4 FAQ Computer Components & Networks, CCI Diskette Storage Organize, organize, organize –If it is important enough to store, it is probably important enough to duplicate in another medium for future use. –Use labels, and mark them for identification: filename, program used, creator, date Student Presentation - July 11 Mr. Smith Office: FS 105

Ch 4 FAQ Computer Components & Networks, CCI Diskette Functionality Use a diskette container Mae sure diskettes are formatted (initialized) Write-protect –helps prevent spend of viruses

Ch 4 FAQ Computer Components & Networks, CCI Hard Disks What do I need to know for emergencies?

Ch 4 FAQ Computer Components & Networks, CCI Hard Drive Emergencies When installing a hard disk or a new system –write down the current configuration and save along with other important documents such as sales slips, installation instructions –the configuration information should include cylinders, tracks, sectors, and whether an additional software disk manager has been used

Ch 4 FAQ Computer Components & Networks, CCI SCSI SCSI (pronounced “scuzzy”) –there are many different standards –recommend going to the manufacturer’s site and obtaining the hard drive and adapter’s standard –note the type of SCSI –note the SCSI cable required, including number of pins used

Ch 4 FAQ Computer Components & Networks, CCI EIDE Only one master and one slave hard drive per IDE port Ensure the correct jumper setting is enabled before booting the system with the new hard drive Depending on the BIOS, adjustments within the CMOS may be necessary –on startup, use the appropriate key for access. It could be the delete, ESC, F1 key, or others

Ch 4 FAQ Computer Components & Networks, CCI Additional Types of Backup ZIP or other large-capacity recordable media CD-R or CD-RW A second hard drive, internal or external –file backup is accomplish by drag-and- dropping to the second disk

Ch 4 FAQ Computer Components & Networks, CCI Backup Internet backup –many people are using free or fee- based Internet services for backing up systems and files –allows access to files even when you are not at your computer –security and privacy need to be ensured