Incremental backup
An incremental backup is a backup in which only the files that have been modified since the last backup are copied. Cumulative backups and differential backups are different types of incremental backups.
Contrast with an archival backup, in which all files are backed up regardless of whether they have been modified since the last backup.
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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 Types of Backup contains 15 terms.
Other "Types of Backup" Terms
- What is an Incremental Backup
- An incremental backup is a backup in which only the files that have been modified since the last backup are copied. Cumulative backups and... More about What is an Incremental Backup...
- Full Backup
- A full backup is a copy of all selected files (sometimes most of hard disk files), kept on a different storage media, for use in emergencies. It... More about Full Backup...
- Cumulative Incremental Backup
- A cumulative incremental backup is a backup of all data files that have been modified since the last archival backup. Some backup programs employ... More about Cumulative Incremental Backup...
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