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Introduction to Fast File System

Explore the foundations of the Fast File System by understanding the structure and design of the original UNIX file system. Learn how file system data structures like the super block, inodes, and data blocks contribute to organizing files and directories efficiently. This lesson helps you grasp key concepts behind file system performance optimization and hierarchy management.

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When the UNIX operating system was first introduced, the UNIX wizard himself Ken Thompson wrote the first file system. Let’s call that the “old UNIX file system”, and it was really simple. ...