Skill

Storage

with James Conrad

Join James Conrad as we learn different ways computers have for storing and accessing data. We'll learn what's actually happening when data gets stored, and why older technologies like CDs and DVDs have been eclipsed by modern options like solid-state drives and cloud storage.

Recommended Experience

Familiarity with basic computer hardware
Some experience with assembling or troubleshooting computers
An understanding of basic technical terms

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Tech+

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Help desk technician
IT support specialist
Computer hardware technician

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Skill Outline

1. Optical Media and Drives (10:33)
2. Compare Volatile and Non-Volatile Storage (2:50)
3. Hard Disk Drives (HDDs) (9:33)
4. Flash Drives (7:03)
5. M.2 SSDs and NVMe (9:28)
6. Cloud Storage (2:48)
7. Network Attached Storage (NAS) (4:46)
8. File Server (8:07)

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