file servers
Network storage machines
A file server is a computer on a network dedicated to storing and managing files that multiple users can access.
Unlike personal computers where files live locally, file servers provide centralized storage so teams can share documents, collaborate on projects, and maintain backups in one location.
The company's file server crashed, so nobody could access their work.
Modern organizations often use cloud-based file servers rather than maintaining physical hardware on-site.
Network-linked storage device
- SANBlock-level storage network
- RAIDDisk virtualization technology
- data centerFacility housing networked computers
- rackFrame for holding items
cluster · node · blade · volume · partition · failover · load balancing · uptime
Informal photograph taken quickly
- replicationAct of duplicating precisely
- mirroringReproducing an image identically
- redundancyNeedless duplication
- disaster recoveryRestoring systems after catastrophe
restore · archive · cold storage · versioning · rollback · data protection · failsafe · sync
Official allowances granted
- authenticationConfirming genuine identity
- directoryFile system container
- shared folderNetwork location for group files
- SMBNetwork file sharing protocol
FTP · read-only · admin rights · access control · quota · audit log · LDAP · credentials
Room for data
- allocationDistribution of shares
- deduplicationEliminating redundant copies
- compressionForcing into smaller space
- monitoringOngoing observation of something
maintenance · provisioning · migration · firmware · configuration · dashboard · alerts · cleanup
NAS
Network-linked storage device
- SANBlock-level storage network
- RAIDDisk virtualization technology
- data centerFacility housing networked computers
rack · cluster · node · blade · volume · partition · failover · load balancing · uptime · bandwidth
snapshot
Informal photograph taken quickly
- replicationAct of duplicating precisely
- mirroringReproducing an image identically
- redundancyNeedless duplication
disaster recovery · restore · archive · cold storage · versioning · rollback · data protection · failsafe · sync
permissions
Official allowances granted
- authenticationConfirming genuine identity
- directoryFile system container
- shared folderNetwork location for group files
SMB · FTP · read-only · admin rights · access control · quota · audit log · LDAP · credentials · remote access
storage capacity
Room for data
- allocationDistribution of shares
- deduplicationEliminating redundant copies
- compressionForcing into smaller space
monitoring · maintenance · provisioning · migration · firmware · configuration · dashboard · alerts · cleanup
- data storagehard drive, hard drives, backup, gigabyte, flash drives
- IT operationssysadmin, reboot, install, database, uninstall
- IT servicesIT consulting, IT support, help desk, tech support, remote support
- filing systemsmanila folders, document storage, archives, cloud storage, in-trays
file serversworkstations
Dedicated task positions
endpoints · peer-to-peer networks · desktop computers · terminals
file, files, filed, filing, filer, filers, server, servers, serve