Backup Software Features



The "Backup Software Features" category contains terms related to different features commonly available in backup software. You can see the list of the terms from this category below.

  • Auto Backup

    Backuping data to the disk at periodic intervals without user intervention. This function is useful among backup software. The advantage... (more about Auto Backup...)


  • Automatic Backup

    An automatic backup is possible when a backup software supports scheduling, like Handy Backup for instance. Then a backup runs... (more about Automatic Backup...)


  • Backup Compression

    Backup compression used during the backup process can often reduce the mount of space required by 50% or more. With... (more about Backup Compression...)


  • Backup Log

    A backup log is a log where all the information about the backup process is written. It usually shows whether... (more about Backup Log...)


  • Backup on logoff

    Backup on logoff is a backup operation, performed before user log offs from the system after the user has pressed... (more about Backup on logoff...)


  • Backup scheduler

    A backup scheduler is a mechanism, allowing a user to schedule his backup operations to previously specified date and tim... (more about Backup scheduler...)


  • Backup scheduling

    Backup scheduling is a process of or a notion meaning assigning special time when a backup operation needs to be... (more about Backup scheduling...)


  • Backup Service

    Backup service is designed to backup files. To "backup files" is to make copies of files (replication) and store them on... (more about Backup Service...)


  • Backup on Logon

    Backup on logon is a backup operation, started once the user has logged into the system. ... (more about Backup on Logon...)


  • Differential Incremental Backup

    A differential incremental backup is a backup of all data files that have been modified since the last incremental backup... (more about Differential Incremental Backup...)


  • Directory synchronization

    Directory (folder) synchronization is a process of synchronizing server directories. Handy Backup is an easy backup program and does not... (more about Directory synchronization...)


  • Encrypted Backup

    An encrypted backup is a backup, which was encrypted using one of the encryption algorithms. Handy Backup supports encrypted backup. Encrypted backup... (more about Encrypted Backup...)


  • HDD Cloning

    HDD Cloning, is making an exact copy of one hard disk drive to another hard disk drive, including partition informatio... (more about HDD Cloning...)


  • Missing Files Backup

    One of the serious problems that every computer user encounters is the problem of missing files. It is well known... (more about Missing Files Backup...)


  • Scheduled Backup

    A scheduled backup is a backup, performed on schedule, which has been set beforehand. Usually is useful to set a... (more about Scheduled Backup...)


  • Scheduling

    Scheduling is a process of or a notion meaning assigning special time when an operation needs to be launched. In... (more about Scheduling...)


  • Span Backup to DVD

    To span backup to DVD means to split the backup data to multiple DVDs, if a backup is too large... (more about Span Backup to DVD...)


  • Span Backup to CD

    To span backup to CD means to split the backup data to multiple CDs, if a backup is too large... (more about Span Backup to CD...)


  • PIM synchronization

    PIM stands for Personal Information Manager. The PIM synchronization program is a kind of program that synchronizes your personal info... (more about PIM synchronization...)


  • Zip Backup

    Most backup utilities provide an option of automatic backup compression, and ZIP compression is one of the most popular algorithm... (more about Zip Backup...)


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SSL
SSL, or Secure Sockets Layer, is a protocol that provides a secured communication on the Internet by encrypting the informatio... (more about SSL)

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.



At present, the glossary contains 472 terms. The current section Backup Software Features, contains 20 terms.

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Backup scheduler

A backup scheduler is a mechanism, allowing a user to schedule his backup operations to previously specified date and tim... (more about Backup scheduler...)


Compact Flash backup

Compact Flash backup is a backup of data, stored using the Compact Flash interface. Normally, it means a Compact Flash... (more about Compact Flash backup...)


Disk

A disk is a round plate on which data can be encoded. There are two basic types of disks: magnetic... (more about Disk...)


DVD replication

DVD replication is a process of manufacturing a DVD from scratch using a single original disc. The result of the... (more about DVD replication...)


Spanning

Spanning is a process of dividing a large volume of data over several media. A span is a supported function in... (more about Spanning...)


Backup Exchange 2007

Today, Microsoft Exchange Server 2007 is the heart of any Windows Server-based business, it's the latest word in the area... (more about Backup Exchange 2007...)


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