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Chapter 12. Managing File Systems and Drives

In this chapter:

Managing the File Services Role

Adding Hard Disk Drives

Working with Basic and Dynamic Disks

Using Basic Disks and Partitions

Managing Existing Partitions and Drives

A hard disk drive is the most common storage device used on network workstations and servers. Users depend on hard disk drives to store their word-processing documents, spreadsheets, and other types of data. Drives are organized into file systems that users can access either locally or remotely.

Local file systems are installed on a user’s computer and don’t require remote network connections to access. The C drive available on most workstations and servers is an example of a local file system. You access the C drive using the ...