Storage System

A storage system is a hardware and software infrastructure designed to store, manage, and retrieve digital data. It serves as a centralized repository for various types of data, including files, documents, databases, and more. Storage systems can be physical, like hard drives and network-attached storage (NAS) devices, or virtual, such as cloud-based storage services.

Key characteristics of storage systems include capacity, performance, scalability, and data redundancy. These systems provide data persistence, ensuring that information remains accessible even after power cycles or system reboots. They also include data management features like backup, data replication, and data deduplication to safeguard against data loss and ensure data availability. Storage systems are fundamental to modern computing, supporting applications, databases, and user data in both personal and enterprise environments.