Technical Terms - Internet (A-Z) - iSCSI

What does iSCSI stand for?

• International Standard Computer Storage Interface

• Integrated System Connection Interface

• Internet Small Computer Systems Interface

• Internet Storage Connection Interface

What is the main purpose of iSCSI?

• To enhance keyboard functionality

• To create virtual reality environments

• To connect multiple monitors to a computer

• To send SCSI commands over an IP network

How does iSCSI enable computers to access hard drives?

• By using Bluetooth technology

• By physically connecting the hard drive to the computer

• Through a wireless connection only

• Over a network similar to a directly connected drive

What type of networks commonly use iSCSI?

• Television networks

• Gaming networks

• Social media networks

• Storage area networks

What advantage does iSCSI offer for data centers?

• Creating off-site backups and sharing data across multiple locations

• Increasing data access speed

• Reducing the need for hard drives

• Limiting the number of connected computers

Why might data access time be slower over the Internet compared to a direct SCSI connection?

• To save energy consumption

• As a security measure

• Because of the type of hard drives used

• Due to the nature of network communication

What is a common use case for iSCSI in data centers?

• Creating off-site backups

• Streaming live events

• Running video editing software

• Playing online games

How does iSCSI help in sharing large amounts of data across multiple locations?

• By restricting data access

• By using satellite communication

• By physically transporting hard drives

• By utilizing a standard Internet connection

What is the primary benefit of using iSCSI for storage area networks?

• Reducing network connectivity

• Limiting the amount of data that can be stored

• Increasing the cost of storage solutions

• Allowing multiple computers to share multiple hard drives

In what way can iSCSI serve as a helpful means for creating off-site backups?

• By enabling data centers to be spread out over multiple locations

• By limiting data access to a single location

• By increasing the risk of data loss

• By decreasing the need for backups