Skill

File System Characteristics and Management

with James Conrad

Join James Conrad as we learn how to organize, manage, and protect data on a computer’s storage system. We'll learn about tools that can set up storage drives, work with different file types, and use features like compression and encryption.

Recommended Experience

Basic understanding of how computer storage works
Experience using graphical and command-line tools to manage computers
Familiarity with basic IT security concepts like encryption and file protection

Related certifications

Tech+

Related Job Functions

IT support specialist
Systems administrator
Desktop support technician

Keith discovered a love for computers and networking in 1984 and began his IT career in 1985. He specializes in networking and security.

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Skill Outline

1. Disk Management Basics (13:21:00)
2. Disk Management Basics (13:24)
3. Disk Management Additional Options (8:04)
4. Disk Management with Command Line (5:34)
5. Compression and Encryption (12:29)
6. File System Characteristics (2:00)
7. File Types and Extensions (8:57)
8. File Management (01:00:00)

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