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What are the different methods of storing data?
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1.  Data Storage Methods
 • Data storage can be divided into two categories: primary and secondary.
2.  Primary Data Storage
 • Primary data storage is where data is stored directly on a computer's hard drive or other physical media, such as optical discs.
3.  Secondary Data Storage
 • Secondary data storage involves backing up data to another medium, such as an external hard drive, cloud storage, USB flash drive, etc.