Virtual Storage (OCR A-Level Computer Science): Flashcards
📚Flashcards
Practise the cards
14 cards from this deck
ShowHide
Practise the cards
14 cards from this deck
What is virtual storage?
What is virtual storage?
Illusion of local storage; data stored on remote servers
Examples of cloud storage services
Examples of cloud storage services
Google Drive, Dropbox, Microsoft OneDrive
Virtual storage benefit: storage expansion
Virtual storage benefit: storage expansion
Provides extra storage without physical upgrades
Virtual storage benefit: data accessibility
Virtual storage benefit: data accessibility
Access data across multiple devices
How users access virtual storage
How users access virtual storage
Through internet connections
What is data synchronisation?
What is data synchronisation?
Files synced between local and remote storage
What is on-demand access?
What is on-demand access?
Files downloaded only when needed, saving local space
Scalability benefit of virtual storage
Scalability benefit of virtual storage
Easily expanded as storage needs grow
Collaboration benefit of virtual storage
Collaboration benefit of virtual storage
Easy file sharing and real-time collaborative work
Virtual storage drawback: internet dependency
Virtual storage drawback: internet dependency
Requires stable internet connection
Virtual storage drawback: security
Virtual storage drawback: security
Risk of unauthorised access and data breaches
Virtual storage drawback: speed
Virtual storage drawback: speed
Slower than accessing locally stored data
Virtual storage use case: student
Virtual storage use case: student
Saves device space; access across different devices
Enterprise virtual storage recommendation
Enterprise virtual storage recommendation
Hybrid: local servers for speed, cloud for backup