Each operating system uses its own data storage standard. This refers to the type of file system. Windows is currently one of the most popular for personal computers, it introduces new technologies and ideas to improve efficiency. The NTFS file system stands for New Technology File System, which means a new technology file system. It was specifically designed for the operating system of the Windows family of systems.
The NTFS file system was introduced in June 1993, but implemented it much later, when all the nuances were worked out, and there was also a need for it. Before it, the FAT system was used, which could not cope with new tasks, namely the appearance of new types of data, large files and other things. NTFS supports working with metadata, is able to independently structure information to improve performance.
All these advantages allowed to achieve greater efficiency than FAT and HPFS systems. In this case, the achievements, as well as the strengths of each system, were combined to get something new that could reach a higher level. NTFS is able to perform all standard operations for reading, writing and storing files, but it is more effective in terms of implementing system recovery capabilities . Moreover, the NTFS file system can work even on large hard drives, which at that time was one of the main requirements.
With the development of computer systems, there was a need to increase security, this task was to be carried out, including due to the new file system. Computers began to be used more actively in the corporate environment, therefore specific requirements appeared. The capabilities of this file system extend to the private privileges of users. This is the basis for creating reliable security tools for corporate data.
Using NTFS in various operating systems
The NTFS file system is supported by many operating systems, not just the Windows family. Other examples include free Linux and installed on Apple Mac OS X computers. It is accepted as some average data storage format. The NTFS system implements improved work with file permissions, in particular, the user gets ample opportunities to work with them.
In general, the development of the system was not something complicated, but in the end it turned out to be a rather powerful tool. The idea came down to a certain structuring of all file data in this system. Everything is combined into one file, and the entire disk space is divided into sectors. Even metadata, i.e. data belonging to the file system itself is subject to general rules.
Due to this arrangement of information and its structuring, higher reliability indicators are achieved. The user can both restore the file system and perform other operations. He will also always know how to change the file system, because the OS often provides the ability to format any media in the desired file system.
In the NTFS file system, each file is assigned certain types of information to determine its position and properties. MFA is the main file table occupying a specific segment on a disk or volume. It uses general information about each file. MFT is a mirrored record stored in duplicate in case one is damaged. MFT stores information about disk segments and their location, and this information is duplicated in the logical center of the disk. To restore files, another entry in the MFT is required - these are logs or registration files.