Definition: NAS
“Network Attached Storage”.
A typical computer stores data using internal and external hard drives. If the computer is connected to a network, it can share data on its connected hard drives with other systems on the network. While this allows for multiple user file access, it requires that each computer share its files individually. If a computer is turned off or is disconnected from the network, its files will not be available to the other systems.
NAS drives allow computers to store and access data using a centralized storage location. Instead of each computer sharing its own files, the shared data is stored on a single NAS device. This provides a more reliable, and faster, way of sharing files on a network. NAS devices are often used in business networks, but are gaining popularity in home networks as well.
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