logical partition
[ˈlɒdʒɪkəl pɑːrˈtɪʃən]
nounfemininepl: logical partitions / partições lógicas
partição lógica
1. A division of a hard disk drive or storage device created by an operating system that acts as a separate unit for file management and organization, without physically dividing the disk
The administrator created a logical partition to separate the operating system from user data.
O administrador criou uma partição lógica para separar o sistema operacional dos dados do usuário.
2. In computing, a virtual subdivision of physical storage that allows multiple file systems to coexist on a single physical drive
Each logical partition can be formatted with a different file system.
Cada partição lógica pode ser formatada com um sistema de arquivos diferente.
3. In mainframe computing, a subset of system resources allocated to run independently
The mainframe was divided into multiple logical partitions for resource management.
O mainframe foi dividido em múltiplas partições lógicas para gerenciamento de recursos.
This is primarily a technical term used in IT and computing fields in both Brazil and the USA. The term is standardized across both Portuguese and English-speaking technology communities, with minimal variation. It reflects the global nature of computing terminology and is typically used by system administrators, IT professionals, and software engineers.
Related Idioms & Phrases
partition the disk logically
create a logical partition
mount a logical partition
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