What is NAS in computing? Network Attached Storage

What is NAS in computing? “Network Attached Storage”. This is a computer that makes storage available on a network, this computer has one or more hard drives with an Ethernet interface along with an operating system, the NAS device works connected to a ROUTER.

 

The main objective of the NAS is to provide accessible network storage, so that files can be used and shared, that is why the NAS brings several sockets where disks can be inserted to store the data. With a NAS you can access your files and data from anywhere in the world, just configure remote access and you will have private cloud storage.

Application designers, graphic designer, companies use these systems to meet objectives, particularly those of flexibility, simplicity and ease of administration; and there is a wide variety of easy-to-use tools to provide security and robust backup and recovery.

NAS systems are known in micro and macro companies as they serve as a contingency plan that are effective and low cost. They can be used to support email systems, accounting databases, payroll, video recording and editing, data logging, business analytics, and more; NAS systems support a wide variety of other business applications. NAS systems are becoming increasingly popular with businesses because they provide an expandable and affordable storage solution.

Advantage:

Compared with other storage systems they are less expensive.

Easy data backup and recovery.

Data storages in a safe and reliable way.

System that allows you to manage data and applications safely.

Fault tolerance.

Web server to provide storage services.

24-hour access to data.

NAS system diagram.

 

This is a diagram explaining how the NAS system works, first figure number (1) this is the internet where we have the connection, figure number (2) this is the ROUTER in which it makes the distribution either in a company or a home, in figure number (3) is the NAS system connected to the ROUTER and here it can act as a private cloud at home because it is connected to the internet and can be accessed from anywhere in the world, the figures (7) and (6) are devices that can also be connected to the NAS "Network Attached Storage".