This chapter covers the use of disks in FreeBSD. This includes memory-backed disks,
network-attached disks, standard SCSI/IDE storage devices, and devices using the USB
interface.
After reading this chapter, you will know:
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The terminology FreeBSD uses to describe the organization of data on a physical disk
(partitions and slices).
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How to add additional hard disks to your system.
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How to configure FreeBSD to use USB storage devices.
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How to set up virtual file systems, such as memory disks.
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How to use quotas to limit disk space usage.
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How to encrypt disks to secure them against attackers.
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How to create and burn CDs and DVDs on FreeBSD.
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The various storage media options for backups.
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How to use backup programs available under FreeBSD.
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How to backup to floppy disks.
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What file system snapshots are and how to use them efficiently.
Before reading this chapter, you should:
