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HARD DRIVE INTERFACE TECHNOLOGY:

Using the Internet, visit 2 manufacturers of hard drives and tell me which hard drive interface technology you think is superior and why.

1. In addition, you may use news articles, magazines, whitepapers or anything at your disposal to support your position.

2. In addition, what are some of the most popular storage devices available for both businesses and personal use?

a. There is a plethora of different storage devices available, to figure out which is best for you, you need to know what you are storing. This information is a good idea to know ahead of time because the type of data, size of data d, and knowing if you will be transferring this information from one place to another will help to determine what will work best for you. Although the hard drive is the most well known of all storage devices, these devices come in hand Flash memory devices, such as USB drives even using an iPod or Zune are popular ways to store data in a small, mobile format. Other types of flash memory, such as compact flash and SD cards are popular ways to store images taken by digital cameras. In my opinion whether personal or business, it is best to have some sort of external hard drive and external backup system (this device mainly for business).

b. Here is a website that discusses the demand for personal storage. I love this website; it seems to provide a good amount of information for computers and devices! http://www.pcworld.com/article/134981/demand_for_personal_storage_devices_to_grow.html

3. SOLID STATE DRIVES, What are the advantages of solid state drives?

DISASTER PLANNING:

Discuss the basic components of a disaster plan, also referred to as a continuity of operations plan (COOP).

1. Why is it a necessity for organizations to have these plans?

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2. What role does storage technology play in disaster planning?

3. The level of disaster recovery a business requires depends on several things. What are some of the factors a company must take into consideration when deciding on a disaster recovery plan?

4. When you are planning a disaster recovery plan you want to asses the current and anticipated vulnerabilities, define the requirements of the business, implement risk mitigation procedures and help the organization react in a quick and timely fashion to get things back on track.

5. A disaster plan is exactly that a disaster plan, it is your plan B. Continuity of Operations Planning (COOP) includes developing plans necessary to successfully take care of problems that arise, whether it be on a computer, in a business or at home. The plan should address actions to be taken in the development, execution, and maintenance of the problem area.

6. http://searchstorage.techtarget.com/sDefinition/0,,sid5_gci214332,00.html

7. What is Raid: