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Disk image

Term · Computing and IT · MLC-T-CMP-000313

A single file or storage device containing the complete contents and structure of a data storage medium, such as a hard drive, optical disc, or USB flash drive. It captures all data, including file system information and boot sectors, allowing for an exact replica. Disk images are commonly used for backup, deployment, and archival purposes.

Table 1. Record
IdentifierMLC-T-CMP-000313
FieldComputing and IT
SubjectSoftware
Record as JSON 
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  "id": "MLC-T-CMP-000313",
  "term": "Disk image",
  "field": "Computing and IT",
  "definition": "A single file or storage device containing the complete contents and structure of a data storage medium, such as a hard drive, optical disc, or USB flash drive. It captures all data, including file system information and boot sectors, allowing for an exact replica. Disk images are commonly used for backup, deployment, and archival purposes.",
  "subject": "Software",
  "url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/computing/disk-image/"
}

Record 350 of 1,553 in Computing and IT terminology (MLC-0101). Request the full dataset.