Definition: Sequential Access


The reading or writing of data in a sequential order as opposed to random access. Magnetic tape drives store data in sequential blocks.




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Header

Introductory, preliminary information. Example: system information (file name, type of file, file length etc.), may be stored just before or at the start of a file. The use of headers is typical for tape file systems, and the format of larger files like databases.

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