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NTFS (NT File System)
NTFS, which stands for 'NT file system' and the 'New Technology File System,' is the file system that the Windows NT operating system (OS) uses for storing and retrieving files on hard disk drives (HDDs) and ... Read Full Definition
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Resilient File System (ReFS)
A Resilient File System (ReFS) is a file system that Microsoft developed for use on a Windows operating system (OS) and is designed to overcome some of the limitations in the New Technology File System (NTFS). Read Full Definition
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alternate data stream (ADS)
An alternate data stream (ADS) is a feature of Windows New Technology File System (NTFS) that contains metadata for locating a specific file by author or title. Read Full Definition
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file system
In computing, a file system -- sometimes written filesystem -- is a logical and physical system for organizing, managing and accessing the files and directories on a device's solid-state drive (SSD), hard-disk ... Read Full Definition
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CSV (Cluster Shared Volumes)
CSV (Cluster Shared Volumes) is a feature in Windows Server in which shared disks are concurrently accessible to all nodes within a failover cluster. Read Full Definition
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Encrypting File System (EFS)
Encrypting File System (EFS) provides an added layer of protection by encrypting files or folders on various versions of the Microsoft Windows OS. Read Full Definition
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mount point
A mount point is a directory on a file system that is logically linked to another file system. Read Full Definition
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File Allocation Table (FAT)
File Allocation Table (FAT) is a file system that Microsoft developed to support small disks and simple folder structures. Read Full Definition
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partition
Partitioning a hard disk drive is the first step in preparing it for data storage. A disk partition is a carved out logical space used to manage operating systems and files. Read Full Definition
BitLocker
BitLocker Drive Encryption, or BitLocker, is a Microsoft Windows security and encryption feature. Read Full Definition
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