File System

File System is the way to access or allocate file and directory into secondary storage. We will discuss about FAT file system and UNIX file system.

Partitioning and Formatting

Partitioning

Let’s think about when we buy new hard disk and SSD, we need to do partitioning and formatting. Partitioning in an operating system refers to dividing a computer’s hard disk into separate, isolated sections, each of which can function as an independent unit. Each partition can have its own file system, be used for different purposes, or host multiple operating systems.

Formatting

Formatting is for determining file system.