Storage

What is a filesystem?

Difficulty: unrated

Source: bregman-arie/devops-exercises by Arie Bregman

Answer

A file system is a way for computers and other electronic devices to organize and store data files. It provides a structure that helps to organize data into files and directories, making it easier to find and manage information. A file system is crucial for providing a way to store and manage data in an organized manner.

Commonly used filed systems: Windows:

  • NTFS
  • exFAT

Mac OS:

  • HFS+ *APFS