For a company to stand out in the IT and technology industry is something that can be really difficult, given the high competitiveness that exists today. A competitiveness in which, if you do not have enough tools to develop equipment and devices of the highest quality. It is very likely to pass under the table.
That is why, to undertake, grow and stand out in this world , it is necessary to follow the example and take notes of the ingenuity of the people who have founded the most important companies in this field, and this time, you will have the possibility to take a little look at one of them.
The giant Apple
This company, one of the most important in terms of technology, has been responsible for the design and development of both equipment and mobile devices and the software responsible for the operation of each and every one of these elements.
Both iOS for iPhone, iPod, iPod Touch and iPad as Mac OS, have stood out for being operating systems with high efficiency in security aspects, as well as a very striking and interesting interface, although not very customizable compared to others.
File System
As in any other operating system, mainly computers, file systems are essential, since they will establish the way in which all the files contained on your computer are read and the way in which you can manipulate them.
It is also important when managing the storage capacity of your computer. Avoiding the cloning of files or documents, optimizing all the available space on your computer.
The Apple File System (APFS) is a file system developed and deployed by Apple Inc. for their macOS, iOS, iPadOS, tvOS, and watchOS operating systems. It aims to fix core problems of HFS+, the previous file system, while addressing the needs of modern computing such as encryption, scalability, and reliability. Here’s a guide in tabular form explaining the key features and workings of APFS:
| Feature | Description |
|---|---|
| Optimized for SSDs | APFS is designed with the modern solid-state drive (SSD) in mind, enhancing read/write speeds and reliability. |
| Space Sharing | Allows multiple file systems to share the same underlying free space on a physical volume. |
| Cloning of Files and Directories | Provides efficient and instant copying of files and directories without occupying additional space. |
| Snapshots | Enables the file system to capture a read-only instance of the data at a given point in time. |
| Strong Encryption | Offers both single-key and multi-key encryption options for different levels of security. |
| Crash Protection | Ensures data integrity through a copy-on-write scheme that helps prevent data loss in case of system crashes. |
| Fast Directory Sizing | Quickly calculates the size of a directory and its contents. |
| Space Efficiency | Utilizes space more efficiently with smaller metadata structures. |
| Improved File Time Stamping | Offers nanosecond timestamp granularity which is much finer than HFS+. |
APFS replaces the hierarchical File System (HFS+) as the default file system for iOS 10.3 and later, and macOS High Sierra and later. It’s a modern file system that supports a wide range of storage technologies and is optimized for flash/SSD storage. The system is designed to scale from small devices to high-end Macs, featuring strong encryption, space sharing, fast directory sizing, and improved file time stamping among other features.
Each operating system has, in turn, a file system installed by default. Windows, for example, is NTFS.
That of Apple equipment has been HFS + since 1998, but the company is fully aware of how important it is to keep versions updated , which is the reason why, in 2016, they introduced the new APFS system, also known as Apple. File System and since then the implementation of this system has begun in devices developed from that year on.
What does Apple’s new file system have?
Imagine retouching a photograph on your computer or smartphone using two different applications. Normally, each application saves a backup copy of the edited photo. This copy is stored in the folders that correspond to each application.
Well, this is precisely what does not happen in APFS: you can view the versions of each photograph edited with each application. However, the copy of said photograph will not store space on your computer or device. This is one of the highlights of the new file system.
Greater safety and efficiency
The encryption system also represents a fundamental and important element within the APFS. Since it is responsible for managing all the functionalities of your team. Taking care that it works with the greatest possible serenity.
How do I get it?
This file system is installed by default on Mac computers , as well as on Apple mobile devices. However, if you have a slightly older device, the ability to change from HFS + to APFS is based on the ability to upgrade the computer or device.
- For mobile devices, you will need to update the operating system to iOS 10.3, the version from which this file system is implemented. Of course, you can also download and install a later version.
- On Mac computers , version 10.13 or High Sierra, as well as later versions, are ideal for obtaining and enjoying this new system.
- For other devices, as mentioned, this file system is installed by default, such as on watchOS, as well as on tvOS.
Upgrade now!
Start enjoying all the benefits of having the APFS file system on your Apple computer or mobile device. If you have a computer that needs to be updated, don’t wait too long to do it.
