This overview explains the basic elements of disks and disk architectures, and explores how systems administrators successfully manage and maintain functionality within a Windows environment. Critical issues covered include disk quotas, fragmentation, optimization, hard drive reliability, asset management, software deployment, and system forensics. This book is a valuable resource for IT veterans and those who are less tech-savvy. Students and IT newcomers can access multiple definitions and examples of fundamentals such as disk organization, file systems, and basic maintenance actions. Chapters examining hardware and software management and industry trends provide further insight into how IT administrators can maintain and monitor their disks, and have them perform at maximum efficiency.