What is the space on the computer's storage devices that simulates additional RAM?

Answer 1

Virtual memory simulates additional memory (RAM). It is used by the operating system to swap currently not being used applications from RAM to Virtual Memory. It's called paging or Page Swapping.

It's called a paging file or swap space. In most Microsoft os's it is a reserved file area named 'pagefile.sys' and is a hidden OS file. You can modify the settings of the pagefile by right clicking on my computer -> Left click on Properties -> Left click on the Advanced tab (Or "advanced system settings" link in windows 7) -> "Settings" button under Performance -> then the Advanced tab again -> Then at the bottom you'll see Virtual Memory and Paging File. DO NOT MODIFY THESE SETTINGS unless you are comfortable doing something that may adversely affect your computers performance.

On a Linux or Unix or other systems it can be designated as a separate high speed device or a partitioned area on a hard drive.

Windows Vista and later Microsoft systems allows fast usb drive storage to be used as a swap area instead of or in addition to the pagefile area on a hard drive. Called ReadyBoost, it enhances system performance by using a faster swap area on a usb drive.

Answer 2

Assuming this is referring to physical space or slots in a computer in which to purchase and place additional RAM modules are typically called "memory banks."

Answer 3

virtual memory

Answer 4

Virtual memory