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backup,
1 a duplicate computer, data file, equipment, or procedure for use in the event of equipment failure.
2 The act of creating another copy of a file, group of files, or an entire computer hard drive.

backup
Informatics A function that allows users to copy one or more files to a storage pool to protect against data loss. See Incremental backup, Mirroring, Selective backup. Cf Restore.


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In general, data backup of a PC takes several tens of seconds.
It is evident that e-mail viruses have had the most profound effect on data backup procedures.
While the service provider assumes responsibility and automates back-end functions, users retain overall control of their data backup and recovery by creating customized backup policies, checking status and initiating restore operations whenever needed.
 
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