Glossary

The terms below are used throughout our web site, so we're providing a brief description of them.  In many cases, we provide links to other resources on the web, that will help you learn more about backup technology.  We think Backazon is an excellent choice for making your backups, but we want you to make the best decision for your particular needs.

Backup - a copy of files, documents, data, or programs that is retained in the event the original is rendered unusable.  See also: Backup

Backup Software - a computer program that assists in the creation of backups.  Most Backup Software also provides a way to restore files from a backup.  See also: Backup Software

DAT Tapes - a popular format for storing tape backups during the 80s and 90s. See also: Digital Audio Tape

Disaster Recovery - describes the planning and processes undertaken by a business to ensure that critical business operations could be resumed in the event of a catastrophic failure.  See also: Disaster recovery

DLT Tapes - a popular format for storing tape backups.  See also: Digital Linear Tape

File Backups - a backup method that focuses on critical files rather than an image of a disk drive. Also known as archiving.  See also: Do I need...

Internet Backups - a backup that is stored in a remote location.  Also known as Online Backups.  See also: Remote backup service

Image Backups - a backup method which copies every sector of a hard drive.  See also: Drive image, Do I need...

LTO Tapes - a popular format for storing tape backups. See also: Linear Tape-Open

Online Backups - a backup that is stored in a remote location.  Also known as Internet Backups.  See also: Remote backup service

Tape Backups - a backup that is stored on a magnetic tape.  See also: Tape drive

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