What is a mainframe computer
When you hear the term “big iron”, this usually refers to mainframe computers, machines that typically live inside of large …
Hardware
NTFS, exFAT, FAT32, ext4 File Systems Explained
File system is a standard for organizing data on a storage device like a hard drive or a solid state …
What is Fibre Channel over IP (FCIP)
We already wrote about Fiber Channel, and if you remember, the default configuration for using a Fiber Channel system is …
Types of Printers And Their Interfaces
Before you start Objectives: learn how do dot matrix, ink jet, solid ink, dye sublimation and laser printers work, and which …
Introduction to Network Attached Storage (NAS)
Before you start Objectives: Learn what is NAS, when it is used, and how it is configured. Prerequisites: you should know what …
Introduction to Storage Area Network (SAN)
Before you start Objectives: Learn what is SAN, typical terms used with SAN, and what is clustering. Prerequisites: you should know what …
Important RAID Arrays Explained
Before you start Objectives: Learn what is RAID and how most important RAID levels work. Prerequisites: no prerequisites Key terms: disk, data, hard, …
Blu-ray Disc (BD)
Before you start Objectives: learn what is Blu-ray and different types of Blu-ray disks. Prerequisites: no prerequisites. Key terms: laser, dvd, drive, layer, …
DVD Versions and Variations
Before you start Objectives: Learn what is DVD, existing versions of DVD, and which technologies are used to create DVDs. Prerequisites: no …
CD Versions and Variations
Before you start Objectives: Learn which versions of CDs exists and which technologies they are using. Prerequisites: no prerequisites. Key terms: cd-r, rom, …