Network Storage is a data storage medium used mostly by small to large business to save business critical information in a proficient and manageable manner. A Network Storage Solution can be something as simple as an external hard drive connected to a computer(s) or a dedicated server. Usually the storage methods fall into two categories:
- Direct Attached Storage (DAS) – Where data is saved to a computer’s internal hard drive. This is the most commonly used and known storage mechanism.
- Network Attached Storage (NAS) – Where data is saved onto a standalone computer or server attached to a network of servers computers that will access (read/write) to the NAS.
The Network Storage Device that is used needs to be able to cope with the specific requirements of the business in the current time and also provide some level of expandability for the future.
Ultimately Network Storage is a beneficial piece of technology for those with a home network, however businesses will definitely benefit from the file backup capabilities, the freed disk space, the access to files from multiple computers on the network as well as the remote access abilities that Network Storage offers.
