magnetic disk file
1disk file — noun (computer science) a computer file stored on a magnetic disk and identified by a unique label • Topics: ↑computer science, ↑computing • Hypernyms: ↑computer file * * * disk file or disk store noun ( …
2magnetic disk — noun (computer science) a memory device consisting of a flat disk covered with a magnetic coating on which information is stored • Syn: ↑magnetic disc, ↑disk, ↑disc • Derivationally related forms: ↑diskette (for: ↑ …
3File system — For library and office filing systems, see Library classification. Further information: Filing cabinet A file system (or filesystem) is a means to organize data expected to be retained after a program terminates by providing procedures to store,… …
4Disk sector — Figure 1. Disk structures: (A) Track (B) Geometrical sector (C) Track sector (D) Cluster In computer disk storage, a sector is a subdivision of a track on a magnetic disk or optical disc. Each sector stores a fixed amount of user data.… …
5file — I. /faɪl / (say fuyl) noun 1. any device, as a cabinet, in which papers, etc., are arranged or classified for convenient reference. 2. a collection of papers so arranged or classified; any orderly collection of papers, etc. 3. Computers a… …
6disk space — noun (computer science) the space available on a magnetic disk • Syn: ↑disc space • Topics: ↑computer science, ↑computing • Hypernyms: ↑space …
7Magnetic tape data storage — uses digital recording on to magnetic tape to store digital information. Modern magnetic tape is most commonly packaged in cartridges and cassettes. The device that performs actual writing or reading of data is a tape drive. Autoloaders and tape… …
8Disk-drive performance characteristics — are the attributes which control the time it takes to transfer (read or write) data between a computer and a data storage device (most typically disk storage) starting with the initial command from the computer or host until the storage device… …
9Disk storage — or disc storage is a general category of storage mechanisms, in which data are digitally recorded by various electronic, magnetic, optical, or mechanical methods on a surface layer deposited of one or more planar, round and rotating disks (or… …
10File deletion — is a way of removing a file from a computer s file system. The reasons for deleting files are Freeing the disk space Removing duplicate or unnecessary data to avoid confusion Making sensitive information unavailable to others All operating… …
