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RAID Explained: Choosing the Right Storage Configuration
2026-06-105 min read
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RAID combines multiple drives to improve performance, redundancy, or both. RAID 0 stripes data for speed but offers no protection. RAID 1 mirrors data across two drives — simple and safe.
RAID 5 stripes data with parity across three or more drives, surviving a single drive failure with efficient capacity use. RAID 10 combines mirroring and striping for both speed and redundancy — the choice for databases.
Whatever you choose, RAID is not a backup. Always pair it with an off-site backup strategy for true data protection.
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