CompTIA Cloud+ Practice Test

Which storage type can take advantage of Universal Naming Convention (UNC) addressable storage?

1. SAN

2. NAS

3. DAS

4. SATA

The correct answer is: NAS

The correct choice is NAS, which stands for Network Attached Storage. NAS devices use standard file-sharing protocols like SMB (Server Message Block) or NFS (Network File System) to allow multiple users and systems on a network to access files stored on the NAS. These protocols enable the use of a Universal Naming Convention (UNC) path, which is a standardized way to specify the location of resources on a network. A UNC path typically looks like this: \\ServerName\ShareName, where "ServerName" is the name of the server hosting the NAS device, and "ShareName" refers to the shared folder accessible over the network. This accessibility allows for seamless file sharing and collaboration among different systems that may include different operating systems. While SAN (Storage Area Network) and DAS (Direct Attached Storage) provide storage solutions, they do not utilize UNC addressing in the same manner as NAS. SANs often focus on block storage used with virtualization and high-performance applications, whereas DAS is connected directly to a single server with no network accessibility. SATA (Serial Advanced Technology Attachment), on the other hand, is a connection interface for hard drives and does not pertain to network-based storage solutions. Overall, NAS is uniquely designed for sharing files over a network