Understanding RAID

Purpose, Levels, and Configurations

What is RAID?

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Purpose of RAID

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RAID Levels Overview

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RAID 0: Striping

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RAID 1: Mirroring

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RAID 5: Striping with Parity

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Choosing the Right RAID

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