HDFS (Hadoop Distributed File System)

Hadoop Distributed File System (HDFS) is a storage system designed to handle large amounts of data across many computers. It breaks files into smaller pieces called blocks and distributes them across a network of machines. This approach ensures that data is stored redundantly for reliability and can be processed quickly, even when dealing with massive datasets. HDFS is part of the Hadoop ecosystem, which facilitates big data processing and analysis, making it ideal for applications like data mining and large-scale data storage. Its design allows for scalability, fault tolerance, and high throughput access to data.