Using RAID for real-time backups of physical disks may reduce the amount of usable storage space on the drives. If creating a backup consumes 50% of your disk space, is it still worthwhile? How many disks should a household computer have in its RAID array to prevent failure in the event of frequent power outages?

Using RAID for real-time backups of physical disks may reduce the amount of usable storage space on the drives. If creating a backup consumes 50% of your disk space, is it still worthwhile? How many disks should a household computer have in its RAID array to prevent failure in the event of frequent power outages?

Database System Concepts

7th Edition

ISBN:9780078022159

Author:Abraham Silberschatz Professor, Henry F. Korth, S. Sudarshan

Publisher:Abraham Silberschatz Professor, Henry F. Korth, S. Sudarshan

Chapter1: Introduction

Section: Chapter Questions

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