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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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Backup Term of the Day
CompactFlash backup is a backup of data, stored using the CompactFlash interface. Normally, it means a CompactFlash card backup. ... (more about CompactFlash backup...)
Backup Terms Glossary
The current glossary explains various terms that you may come across while working with Handy Backup or other backup software.
Handy Backup is a popular utility for Windows that is famous for its flexibility and ease of use.
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Other terms from Data Management
Backup history log is a log, containing the information about the backup history. The backup history log is usually written... (more about Backup history log...)
CD copying (or CD duplication) means to make compact disks that equal to existing one. Usually special equipment is use... (more about CD copying...)
Data replication is a process of copying data from a one site to one or more sites for increased security... (more about Data Replication...)
Data encryption is a means of scrambling the data so that is can only be read by the person(s) holding... (more about Data Encryption...)
Disk duplication is a process of copying the entire contents, be it data files or audio, of one disk to... (more about Disk Duplication...)
A folder, in graphical user interfaces, such as Windows and the Macintosh environment, is a folder is an object that... (more about Folder...)