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Data Carrier Comparison and Management by Stephen Williams is a document available to read on EtoBox.
This document compares different large-scale data carriers: 1. Magnetic disk (e.g. hard disks) provide fast random access but require data modification, have storage capacities up to 200 gigabytes that double every 12-18 months, and last around 5 years. 2. Magnetic tape has linear storage so access is slower, generally does not allow data modification, has storage capacities up to 200 gigabytes that double every 12-18 months, and lasts around 5 years, making it suitable for backups. 3. Optical disks l
- Author
- Stephen Williams
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- EN