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backup Last modified: Tuesday, May 25, 2004
(v.) To copy files to a second medium (a disk or tape) as a precaution in case the first medium fails. One of the cardinal rules in using computers is back up your files regularly. Even the most reliable computer is apt to break down eventually. Many professionals recommend that you make two, or even three, backups of all your files. To be especially safe, you should keep one backup in a different location from the others. You can back up files using operating system commands, or you can buy a special-purpose backup utility. Backup programs often compress the data so that backups require fewer disks. (n.) (1) The act of backing up. (2) A substitute or alternative. The term backup usually refers to a disk or tape that contains a copy of data.
Backups and Disaster Recovery Describes the importance of backups including how to do them, how to set up a backup program, and what to do in the event of a disaster. This page is from "The PC Guide." Novastor home page This is Novastor's backup and data interchange home page. It contains information on their backup and disaster recovery products, downloadable demos, technical support, and company information. SnapBack Network Backup Software Describes SnapBack, a true image backup utility from Columbia Data Products, Inc. Yahoo!'s backup services page Yahoo!'s directory of backup and recovery services and software. Backup Info A vital task is to back up your system. Backups are extremely critical to keep your system secure. If your system is damaged by a virus or an intruder you have a way to recover.	Related Categories Business Computing Data Storage Related Terms archival backup archive cumulative incremental backup differential incremental backup ERD TCB