File System Management

System Management]] involves the organization of data on a storage device to facilitate efficient access and retrieval. One key component of management is the , which keeps track of each on the disk. A is a virtual container that stores information about files, including that control who can access or modify them. ation]] occurs when files are broken into pieces scattered across the disk, leading to slower access times. ]] is a technique used to reduce the size of files, often to save disk space. sets limits on the amount of storage space users can utilize. is the process of accessing a storage device and making it available for use. is the process of rearranging fragmented files on the disk to improve performance. Compression and Fragmentation are common issues addressed by techniques. maintains during compression by reducing file size without losing information. Clusters are the smallest unit of storage on a disk used by the file system. Managing a file system involves organizing data into Files and s within a structure. s specify the location of a file in relation to the . The contains Subdirectories and files within it. s identify the type of file based on its format. involves dividing a storage device into separate sections, such as a . The stores information about the disk's partitions and file system. s assign unique identifiers to storage devices in the Windows operating system.

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drive letter | folder | master boot record | data integrity | directory tree | disk optimization | file system | file permissions | [[file | disk [[fragment | directory | file allocation table (fat) | file extension | parent directory | disk quota | mounting | partitioning | defragmentation | root directory | cluster | file [[compression | logical partition | path | lossless compression |