filesystem
Disk's filing cabinet
A filesystem is the method by which data is organized, stored, and retrieved on a storage device.
It defines how files are named, arranged into directories, and tracked.
Different filesystems have different capabilities: The drive was formatted with the NTFS filesystem.
Common examples include FAT32, ext4, and APFS.
The term also refers to the actual structure of files on a particular device: I need to clean up my filesystem.
Woody perennial plant
- rootUnderground absorbing structure
- directoriesLists of names, contacts
- foldersPaper organizers with pockets
- subdirectoriesFolders inside other folders
path · hierarchy · parent · child · nested · depth · branches · nodes
Obstructs or sections
- sectorsDistinct portions of something larger
- clustersGrouped collections
- allocationDistribution of shares
- fragmentationBreaking into smaller pieces
volume · partition · metadata · B-tree · indexing · extent · journal · superblock
Identical reproduction made
mount · unmount · format · search · sync · backup · restore · compress
Written or electronic file
- imageVisual or mental likeness
- videoRecorded moving imagery
- audioTransmitted sound content
- textWritten or printed words
executable · archive · log · backup · script · spreadsheet · pdf · database
Comprehend written language
- writeForm text on surface
- executeCarry out fully
- ownerHolder of title
- groupAssembled collection of things
chmod · access control · privileges · attributes · readonly · hidden · locked · sharing
Microsoft's proprietary filesystem
- FAT32Older disk organization scheme
- exFATPortable drive filesystem standard
- distributedDivided and given out
- networkedLinked for data exchange
tree
Woody perennial plant
- rootUnderground absorbing structure
- directoriesLists of names, contacts
- foldersPaper organizers with pockets
subdirectories · path · hierarchy · parent · child · nested · depth · branches · nodes · leaves
blocks
Obstructs or sections
- sectorsDistinct portions of something larger
- clustersGrouped collections
- allocationDistribution of shares
fragmentation · volume · partition · metadata · B-tree · indexing · extent · journal · superblock · free space
copy
Identical reproduction made
create · mount · unmount · format · search · sync · backup · restore · compress · extract
document
Written or electronic file
text · executable · archive · log · backup · script · spreadsheet · pdf · database · readme
read
Comprehend written language
group · chmod · access control · privileges · attributes · readonly · hidden · locked · sharing · inheritance
NTFS
Microsoft's proprietary filesystem
- FAT32Older disk organization scheme
- exFATPortable drive filesystem standard
- distributedDivided and given out
networked · virtual · encrypted · journaled · cloud storage
filesystemhardware
Metal goods and fittings
hard drive · physical medium · storage device · bare metal · platter
filesystemraw data
Unanalyzed collected information
volatile memory · memory · RAM · data stream · bit bucket
filesystemvolatile memory
Storage requiring constant power
RAM · cache · working memory