Write once, read many
Term · Industrial and trades · MLC-T-IND-006672
A data storage principle where information is recorded onto a medium one time and can then be accessed and read repeatedly without modification. This method provides data integrity by preventing accidental or intentional alteration of stored content. WORM technology is frequently employed for regulatory compliance and long-term data archiving.
| Identifier | MLC-T-IND-006672 |
|---|---|
| Field | Industrial and trades |
| Subject | Industrial electronics |
| Synonyms | WORM |
| See also | Worm |
| Translations | German: WORM; Spanish: escritura única, lectura múltiple; French: écriture unique, lectures multiples |
Record as JSON
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"url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/industrial/write-once-read-many/"
}
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