FAT ( File Allocation Table )
File Allocation Table is a file created by Microsoft to support small disks and simple formats. The file system, called a partition table, uses a table to keep track of the volume’s heaps. FAT is used to overcome the shortcomings of mounting partition names and has slightly faster access.
FAT The system creates an index table for data stored on the device or system.
- The index table contains the entry data (data stored in the local area) for each data.
- The operating system searches for the group number of each extension of the file until it reaches the end.
- It supports a maximum volume of 4 GB.
OS File System Architecture
An operating system (OS) is software that manages computer hardware and software resources and provides related services to computers. It acts as an intermediary between applications and computer hardware.