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Legacy Device

Legacy device: a device that's so old it's on its way to becoming an antique. A legacy device is a computing device or equipment that is outdated, obsolete or no longer in production. This includes all unsupported devices or no longer commonly used by most devices and software applications. Legacy devices are standard in the business world, where companies often have to deal with older computers and other equipment for which little support is available. As technology advances and newer software versions are released, older versions may not be compatible with new operating systems or hardware components. A legacy device is a device that is not plug-and-play (PnP). It also lacks a peripheral controller interface (PCI) and requires manual configuration and jumper installation. A legacy device also includes computing equipment rendered obsolete by modern technologies. When you think about it, it's fantastic that we managed to survive without floppy drives. Think about it: before the advent of CD drives—and then, later, USB drives—we all had floppy disks. They were vast and slow, but they worked well enough for what they needed to do and now we don't need them anymore! and yet… we still have computers with floppy drives built into them. Why? Because they're cheaper and easier to make than computers without them! What a perfect example of how technology has evolved: we've taken something that used to be necessary and now made it obsolete through new technological innovations. The same is true for legacy devices, because of their slow speeds and lack of support from modern applications, they are no longer widely used in modern computers. That's why most new computers no longer have such devices built-in; instead, they rely on faster alternatives like USB ports or SD cards (or even Bluetooth).

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Facebook Questions

So, you have a question. And you want to ask it on Facebook. But you need to check if it's what your whole newsfeed should answer. Do not fret! Facebook has introduced a new feature called Facebook Questions that can assist you. This feature allows you to post any question and receive answers from those in your network. You do not need to worry about your question being visible to strangers because only those who follow your profile or have mutual friends with you can see it. Furthermore, if someone does not have an answer for you, they can suggest someone else who can help. This feature ensures that everyone benefits. You can access the feature by clicking "Ask Question" from the sharing menu. You can ask any question, create polls with multiple-choice answers, or leave it open-ended. When you send out your query, it will be shared with your audience of choice—your friends or everyone on Facebook! And don't worry about getting too many responses; we'll ensure enough room for all of them in the comment section! Even if you're not looking for an answer, check out questions that friends and family ask by clicking on Questions under the Home menu. Is it just us, or do Facebook Questions feel like a breath of fresh air? We know businesses have used the feature to boost consumer interaction through Facebook pages since it was rolled out in March 2011. But to be honest, we've been waiting for this feature for years, and now that it's here, we don't know how we ever lived without it! Questions are a great way to get your audience involved in your brand; you can ask them anything, and they can answer right back. It's like having a community of fans invested in your work! So go ahead: ask away!

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Server Intelligent Storage (SIS)

So, picture this: you're at a party, and you're the life of the party, right? Everyone's having a great time, and you're ensuring everyone's drinks are complete and the music is just right. But what if, all of a sudden, the party gets famous and more and more people show up? Suddenly, you're running around like crazy trying to keep up with everyone's needs. That's where Server Intelligent Storage (SIS) comes in. Think of it like a trusty sidekick who is always there to help you when things get crazy. SIS is all about ensuring your storage systems can keep up with the demands of your business, no matter how big or small. SIS uses advanced software and hardware to optimize your storage systems, ensuring they're always running at peak performance. It can automatically move data to different storage tiers based on how frequently it's accessed or even predict when more capacity is needed so you can plan. One of the critical technical keywords associated with SIS is "Data tiering," a technique of moving data between different types of storage media with other performance characteristics. It enables storing frequently-accessed data on faster and less frequently accessed data on slower storage devices, thus optimizing overall storage performance. Another essential technical keyword is "Data deduplication, " a technique for eliminating redundant data. It's a process of identifying and removing duplicate copies of data so that only one copy is stored. This saves storage space and reduces the amount of data that needs to be backed up, reducing backup and recovery time. SIS also includes compression, encryption, and snapshots to ensure your data is safe and secure. And, like a good party host, SIS can even send you alerts if something goes wrong so you can fix it before anyone even notices. SIS is like having a superhero sidekick for your storage systems, ensuring they run smoothly and keeping your data safe and secure. With SIS, you can focus on hosting the best party without worrying about running out of drinks or storage space.

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