Data compression
Data compression means storing data in a format that requires less space than usual.
Allowing a device to store the same amount of data in less space, or fewer bits. Compression reduces the storage size of digital data by encoding repeatable patterns of binary 0's and 1's. Compression depends entirely on the type of file and compression algorithm. The more patterns that can be found, the more that data can be compressed. Data compression is also widely used in backup utilities, spreadsheet applications, and database management systems. Certain types of data, such as bit-mapped graphics, can be compressed to a small fraction of their normal size.
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Term of the Day
- Data Replication
- Data replication is a process of copying data from a one site to one or more sites for increased security or performance. It is very much like data... More about Data Replication...
Backup Software Glossary
Current glossary explains various terms that you may come across while working with Handy Backup or other backup software.
Handy Backup is a backup utility for Windows Servers and PCs that is famous for its flexibility and ease of use.
The glossary contains 473 terms. The current section Data Management contains 35 terms.
Other "Data Management" Terms
- Spanning
- Spanning is a process of dividing a large volume of data over several media. A span is a supported function in a program, which can divide large... More about Spanning...
- Copying Games
- is a process which produce game so that it is the same as an original one. The concept of game copying has a particular significance in certain areas... More about Copying Games...
- Path
- In IT systems, path refers to the location of a file or directory on that system. On PCs using MS DOS or Windows, the path is as follows :- driv... More about Path...
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