Filesystem

A file system is a mechanism of storing, organizing and retrieving data on a storage medium. The fundamental unit of a file system is a file, logically related named piece of data. The structure and rules used to manage files and their names comprises a file system.

Types of file systems

There are different types of file systems each exhibiting different characteristics with respect to reliability, security, and performance. Examples are:

Disk File Systems
Tape File Systems
Network File Systems
Special Purpose File Systems

OS and file systems

Operating systems generally support more than one ...