Chapter goals

Chapter goals

• Describe the distinguishing characteristics of primary and secondary storage
• Describe the devices used to implement primary storage
• Describe the memory allocation schemes
• Compare and contrast secondary storage technology alternatives

Goals cont.

• Describe factors that determine storage device performance
• Choose appropriate secondary storage technologies and devices
• Explore storage devices and their technologies
• Outlines characteristics common to all storage devices
• Explains the technology strengths and weaknesses of primary storage and secondary storage