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Types of memory. Which ones do you know
Computer systems employ a memory hierarchy trading off speed, cost, and capacity. Understanding the characteristics of each level, from CPU registers to remote storage, is crucial for optimizing performance and durability.
RegistersCache (L1, L2, L3)RAM (DRAM)SSD (NAND Flash)HDD (Magnetic Disk)Remote Storage (Object Stores)NVMeRAIDCache Eviction PoliciesData Locality
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