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Secondary Storage: Magnetic, Optical & Solid State

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Understand the need for secondary storage, how magnetic, optical and solid-state storage work, and evaluate storage devices using key characteristics.

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Lesson outline

  1. Quick Question
  2. Why Do We Need Secondary Storage?
  3. Magnetic Storage
  4. Optical Storage
  5. Solid-State Storage
  6. Inside Storage Devices
  7. Quick Check - Storage Types
  8. The Six Storage Characteristics
  9. Scenario - Choose the Right Storage
  10. Cloud Storage
  11. Cloud Storage - True or False
  12. Summary - Key Points for the Exam
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