Backups

Definition

Backups refer to making copies of important files or data in case the original is lost, damaged, or corrupted. It is a preventive measure taken to ensure data recovery in the event of accidental deletion, hardware failure, or other unforeseen circumstances.

Related terms

Redundancy: The concept of having multiple copies or instances of critical components (such as servers) in order to provide fault tolerance and minimize downtime.

Incremental Backup: A backup strategy where only the changes made since the last backup are saved. This reduces storage space requirements and speeds up backup processes.

Disaster Recovery Plan (DRP): A documented set of procedures outlining how an organization will respond to potential disasters and recover its IT infrastructure after such events.