NTFStiedostojärjestelmällä

NTFStiedostojärjestelmä, often abbreviated as NTFS, is the primary file system developed by Microsoft for its Windows operating system. It was first introduced with Windows NT and has since become the standard for all modern Windows versions, including Windows 10 and Windows 11. NTFS offers a robust set of features that distinguish it from older file systems like FAT32.

Key functionalities of NTFS include support for larger file sizes and partition sizes, improved security through file and folder permissions, and enhanced reliability with journaling capabilities. Journaling allows the file system to recover quickly from system crashes or power failures by keeping a log of changes before they are committed to the disk. This significantly reduces the risk of data corruption.

NTFS also supports features like file compression, encryption (Encrypting File System or EFS), disk quotas, and hard links. These advanced features provide greater flexibility and control for users and system administrators. While primarily used by Windows, some operating systems and tools can read and write to NTFS partitions, though full write support can sometimes be limited or require third-party software. Its widespread adoption and advanced capabilities make it a cornerstone of the Windows ecosystem.