1.Basic Partition
In Windows, basic partitions refer to a type of partition structure used to organize data on a disk. These partitions are straightforward, and they are typically used for single drives or single volumes on that drive.
Types
Primary Partition:
A primary partition is a partition that can hold a file system (like NTFS or FAT32) and be used to store data. It is bootable, meaning that an operating system can be installed on it and used to start the computer.
Extended Partition:
An extended partition is a special type of partition that can contain multiple logical partitions. It’s used to bypass the 4-partition limit of MBR disks.
Logical Partitions:
Logical partitions are a type of partition created inside an extended partition. They function similarly to primary partitions, but they can only exist within an extended partition.
2.Dynamic Partition
In Windows, dynamic partitions (also referred to as dynamic disks) offer more flexibility and functionality compared to basic partitions. Dynamic disks are used for more advanced storage configurations, such as creating volumes that span multiple physical disks or creating fault-tolerant setups. Unlike basic disks, dynamic disks do not use traditional partitions like primary or extended partitions. Instead, they use volumes, which provide greater flexibility and advanced features.
Types
Simple Volume:
Definition: A simple volume is a single volume that resides on one physical disk. It is similar to a primary partition on a basic disk.
Spanned Volume:
Definition: A spanned volume combines space from multiple disks into one logical volume. This allows you to create a larger volume than the capacity of any single disk.
Striped Volume (RAID 0):
Definition: A striped volume is a type of RAID 0 configuration. It combines space from two or more disks and splits data evenly across the disks, improving read and write performance.
Mirrored Volume (RAID 1):
Definition: A mirrored volume creates an exact copy (mirror) of data on two disks. This is similar to RAID 1, which provides fault tolerance by duplicating the same data on two separate disks.
RAID-5 Volume:
Definition: A RAID-5 volume uses at least 3 disks and combines data and parity (error-checking information) across all disks. This configuration provides both performance and fault tolerance.
RAID-10 Volume (RAID 1+0):
Definition: RAID 10 is a combination of RAID 1 (mirroring) and RAID 0 (striping). It provides both fault tolerance and performance improvements by mirroring data across pairs of disks and then striping across those pairs.
