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Backup

Backup

 


Definition

Backup refers to copying data with the intention of being able to copy it back in case of data loss.

 

Saved data on the storage devices is referred to as a backup copy.
Restoring original data from a backup copy is called data recovery, data restoration or restore.

 


References

  1. Wikipedia: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Backup
  2. Wiktionary: https://en.wiktionary.org/wiki/Backup
  3. Wikidata: backup (Q194274)

 

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