Remote Offsite Backup

Other Definitions of Backup on the Web:

• Copying or saving data to a different location. One can restore the backup copy if data is lost or damaged.
  
  
  
• To create a copy of a disk’s contents on another location for safe keeping. Since hard drives are not infallible, it is recommended that you backup its contents regularly.
  
  
  
• 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. ...
  
• Lingo used to indicate a sudden reversal of a market trend.
  
  
• A copy of a disk or selected files made for safekeeping, usually to removable media.
  
  
• Copy of current and/or recent data for short-term storage in case of catastrophic loss. Only data changed or added since the backup was made will be lost. Backups should be made frequently. Their usefulness is over when a more recent backup is made. Contrast with Archive.
  
  
• A copy of a file, directory, or volume on a separate storage device from the original, for the purpose of Recovery in case the original is accidentally erased, damaged, or destroyed.
  
• A copy of a file, a set of files, or whole disk for safekeeping in case the original is lost or damaged.
  
  
• To create a copy of data as a precaution against the loss or damage of the original data. Most users backup some of their files, and many computer networks utilize automatic backup software to make regular copies of some or all of the data on the network. Some backup systems use digital audio tape (DAT) as a storage medium.
  
  
• copies of any important files and directories, duplicated on separate sets of removable media (eg disks), to ensure reliable restoration if needed
  
  
• Copies of programs, databases, other files etc. are made with the purpose to restore information in case of loosing it, for instance, because of a computer failure or a virus infection.
  
  
• A copy on floppy disk or tape of files on a PC's hard disk. A backup is used in case the hard disk file(s) are erased or damaged.
  
  
• (verb) to make a copy of a file or program for the purpose of restoring the data if the masters were to be lost, damaged, or otherwise unavailable for use. 2. (noun) a copy of a master file or program. To be most effective from a security standpoint, backup files are frequently stored at off-site locations.
  
  
• As a verb the act of creating and storing a duplicate copy of important information. This duplicate is archived so that it can be restored in the event of calamitous loss of the original data. As a noun a backup is the duplicate copy thus made. Numerous backups of this thesis were hastily made following a fire in the author's apartment building.
  
• Copy of files and programs made to facilitate recovery if necessary.
  
  
• a spare copy of a file used if the original is lost or damaged
  
  
• Refers to a copy of a program, file, or data base. It also refers to the process of producing a copy.
  
  
• a period in which bond yields rise and prices fall, or a sudden reversal in a stock market trend.
  
  
• A ball that curves left to right for a right-hander and right to left for a left-hander.
  
  
• (v.) In computing, to create a "safe" extra copy of data recorded on floppy disk, magnetic tape, or other storage medium. 2. (n.) The actual copy of data recorded in the process described above.
  
  
• In a nutshell, a backup is a duplicate copy of a file or document kept in case the original is lost or corrupted. There are different types of backups.
  
  
• 1. Part of a masonry wall hidden behind the exterior facing 2. A substitute or support "a backup plan"; alternate; alternative 3. Accumulation caused by a stoppage in the flow "water backup" or "traffic backup"
  
  
• 1) (noun) A collection of data stored on (usually removable) non-volatile storage media for purposes of recovery in case the original copy of data is lost or becomes inaccessible. Also called backup copy. To be useful for recovery, a backup must be made by copying the source data image when it is in a consistent state. Backup is the activity of copying files or databases so that they will be preserved in case of equipment failure or other catastrophe. ...
  
  
• To make a duplicate of the contents of a computer, usually onto a floppy disk or tape, in case of computer breakdown or viruses.
  
  
• Backups can be made by copying files under a different name or by copying them to another directory, another drive, or a different storage media. Backups are used to
• replace or restore files if they should become lost or corrupted.
  
• an accumulation caused by clogging or a stoppage; "a traffic backup on the main street"; "he discovered a backup in the toilet"
• stand-in: someone who takes the place of another (as when things get dangerous or difficult); "the star had a stand-in for dangerous scenes"; "we need extra employees for summer fill-ins"
• accompaniment: a subordinate musical part; provides background for more important parts
• (computer science) a copy of a file or directory on a separate storage device; "he made a backup in case the original was accidentally damaged or erased"
• backing: the act of providing approval and support; "his vigorous backing of the conservatives got him in trouble with progressives"
  
  
• Backup in computer engineering refers to the copying of data for the purpose of having a second copy of an original source, in case of damage to the original data source. The "data" in question may be either data as such, or stored program code, both of which are treated the same by the backup software.
  
  
• Backup is a simple Mac OS X-only software program made by Apple Computer for file backups. It is available through Apple's .Mac collection of Internet services. Backup can be used in connection with either a user's .Mac iDisk or the Macintosh's CD-RW or DVD-R drive to make safe, archival copies of critical files and folders.