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File Allocation Methods
Learning Objectives
- •Compare allocation methods
- •Understand tradeoffs
Lesson Outline
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File Allocation Methods
Pros: Fast sequential & random access
Cons: External fragmentation, file growth difficult
2. Linked Allocation
Pros: No external fragmentation, easy growth
Cons: No random access, pointer overhead
3. Indexed Allocation
Pros: Random access, no external fragmentation
Cons: Index block overhead