Part 1: Storage Devices

Using the Internet and other credible sources, research solid-state drives in the market. From your findings and your prior knowledge, compare and contrast the differences between solid-state drives and hard drives. What are the advantages of using solid-state drives instead of hard drives? Discuss the disadvantages. Do you agree that hard drives may become obsolete in the near future? Discuss why or why not. If you used outside sources in your response, then, be sure to cite your sources in APA format.

 

Part 2: Disk Optimization

You have been tasked with performing disk maintenance on your organization's network. This network includes the Windows operating system (OS), Linux, and MACs. As part of your job, you must choose two OS to optimize. What tools did you utilize and why? What are the potential outcomes? You MUST include two different OS to answer in order to get full credit. If you used outside sources in your response, then be sure to cite your sources in APA format.

 

Part 3: RAID

You have been tasked with selecting which type of RAID is best for your organization. You are working for XYZ Company. XYZ Company provides insurance for people relating to auto, home, and more. It is a local company. In this section, you must compare and contrast different RAID implementations in your final decision.