n.a copy of all or portions of software or data files on a system kept on storage media, such as tape or disk, or on a separate system so that the files can be restored if the original data is deleted or damagedSedona Conference 2014, 310The process of creating a copy of active data as a precaution against the loss or damage of the original data. The process is usually automated on a regular schedule, which can include the automatic expiration of older versions. The term is also used to refer to the Electronically Stored Information itself, as in, “a backup of the email server exists.” Backups can be made to any type of storage, including portable media, CDs, DVDs, datatabes or hard drives—also known as a full backup.equipment held in reserve that can be substituted in case equipment in regular use failsv., back upto create copies of data
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In information technology, archive is commonly used as a synonym for backup and back up.
