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Storage Deep Dive: SSDs, HDDs, Interfaces, and Data Care

Learn storage in plain English: capacity, speed, SSDs, hard drives, interfaces, backups, and safe upgrade habits.

Modules: 6
Progress: Not started
Assessments: 6
Estimated Hours: 3

Module 1

Module 1: Storage Big Picture

Understand storage as a library for saved data.

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1.1 Storage as a library

Use a library analogy to explain storage.

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Quick Check: storage big picture

Check the library model.

QuizAvailable50 pts

Module 2

Module 2: SSDs, HDDs, and Interfaces

Split drive types and connection paths into simple ideas.

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2.1 Drive type and road type

Compare SSDs, HDDs, SATA, and NVMe in simple language.

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Practice: Choose the drive role

Choose drive roles for a simple desktop.

AssignmentAvailable60 pts

Module 3

Module 3: Capacity, Free Space, and Endurance

Plan storage that has room to work and last.

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3.1 Do not pack the closet completely full

Explain free space and SSD endurance in beginner language.

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Quick Check: capacity and endurance

Check storage planning basics.

QuizAvailable50 pts

Module 4

Module 4: Backups and Data Safety

Protect data before experimenting with drives.

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4.1 One copy is not a safety plan

Explain backups and recovery priorities simply.

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Practice: Choose a backup plan

Choose the key parts of a simple backup plan.

AssignmentAvailable60 pts

Module 5

Module 5: Upgrade and Migration

Move data carefully when replacing or adding drives.

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5.1 Upgrade without losing the library

Plan drive upgrades with data protection first.

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Quick Check: storage upgrades

Check upgrade and migration basics.

QuizAvailable50 pts

Module 6

Course Review

Review storage ideas and complete the final quiz.

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Course review: what to remember

Review the main ideas from Storage Deep Dive before taking the final quiz.

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Final Quiz: Storage Deep Dive

Show that you can explain the course ideas clearly and make safe, practical choices.

QuizAvailable100 pts