Objective:

Students will be able to:

• Identify network storage and its purpose.
• Describe common types of network storage.
• Distinguish between network storage and storage drives.

Standards:

CompTIA Tech+ FC0-U71 Objective:
2.3 Compare and compare storage types.

• Volatile vs. non-volatile
• Local storage
  • RAM
  • Read-only memory (ROM)
  • Storage drive
    • Magnetic disks/hard disk drive (HDD)
    • Solid-state drive (SSD)
    • Non-volatile memory express (NVMe)
  • Optical
  • External flash drives
• Local network storage
  • Network-attached storage (NAS)
  • File server
  • Cloud storage service

Guiding Question:

What is network storage, its purpose, and how is it different than storage drives?

Resources:

• Lesson Slides 2.3.2 – Network Storage Devices.pptx and Lab Slides 2.3.2 – Network File Access with SSH.pptx Presentations available on Google Classroom

Assignment:

1. Read the Lesson Slides 2.3.2 – Network Storage Devices.pptx Microsoft PowerPoint slideshow in today’s class.
2. Work through the Lab Slides 2.3.2 – Network File Access with SSH.pptx Lab Activity in class using the materials provided in Google Classroom.
3. Use the instructions in theLesson Slides 2.3.2 – Network Storage Devices.pptx and the  Lab Slides 2.3.2 – Network File Access with SSH.pptx presentation to complete the Student Handout 2.3.2 – Network Storage Devices Check for Understanding activity using the materials provided in Google Classroom. (50 pts)

Assigned: February 3rd, 2026
Teacher Pacing Due Date: February 4th, 2026