Formatting creates a file system on disk partitions by defining tracks and sectors. A track is a physical division of data on a disk, a sector subdivides tracks, and clusters group sectors to organize files. Disk partitioning logically divides a hard disk's storage space into separate partition or drive areas. Partition table types include FAT32 and NTFS, which support different maximum file names, sizes, and features. MBR partition types are primary, extended, and logical. Partitioning provides benefits like organizing data, improving performance, and facilitating backup and restore.

1. Partitions &
formatting in
storage devices
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2. Formatting
- Formatting is the process of creating file system
on the partition
- Tracks and sectors are created when formatting is
done

3. What is track, sector, cluster
Track : A track is a physical division of data
in a disk drive
Sector : A sector is a subdivision of
a track on a magnetic disk or optical disc
Cluster : A cluster, in the context of a hard
disk, is a group of sectors within a disk and is
the grouping by which disk files are organized

4. What is track, sector, cluster
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Sector
Track

5. Partition
Disk partitioning is the process of
logically dividing the storage space of a
hard disk into separate areas commonly
called as partition or drives

6. Types of partition
tables
FAT 32 NTFS
Max file name is 8.3 Max file name is 255 character
Max file size is 4GB Max file size if 16 TB
Does not support file/folder Encryption It supports file/folder encryption
Uses in windows 95/98/xp Uses in Windows NT/Vista/7/10/11

7. Types of
partitions in MBR
1.Primacy
2.Extended
3.Logical

10. What is the Need &
Advantage of
Partitioning??

11. Thank you

12. Questions??

13. You’ve got to get up every
morning with determination if
you’re going to bed with
satisfaction
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