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GB

Abbreviation for gigabyte

In short and in plain language

GB stands for gigabyte. It is a unit for data.

It is used for the memory or the disks of a server.

The size of the memory can change how many requests a server takes at once.

It also matters for backups and for warnings about space.

Definition
GB is a unit for amounts of data, for example for a server's memory or disks. How much memory a server has can influence how many requests it handles quickly at the same time. The unit also matters for backups and storage warnings.