===== Network Attached Storage (NAS) =====
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**Network Attached Storage (NAS)** is a [[dido:public:ra:xapend:xapend.a_glossary:n:netappliance]] that is a dedicated [[dido:public:ra:xapend:xapend.a_glossary:s:server|server]], also referred to as an appliance, used for file storage and sharing. NAS is a hard drive attached to a network, used for storage and accessed through an assigned network address. It acts as a server for file sharing but does not allow other services (like emails or [[dido:public:ra:xapend:xapend.a_glossary:a:authentication|authentication]]). It allows the addition of more storage space to available networks even when the system is shutdown during maintenance.

NAS is a complete system designed for heavy network systems, which may be processing millions of transactions per minute. NAS provides a widely supported storage system for any organization requiring a reliable network system. 

Source: [[https://www.techopedia.com/definition/26197/network-attached-storage-nas ]]


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