Overwrite
"To overwrite" means to record or copy new data over existing data, as in when a file or directory is updated. Data that is overwritten cannot be retrieved.
The corresponding noun refers to a file or directory that has been overwritten.
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- 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 File Management contains 19 terms.
Other "File Management" Terms
- File Replication
- File replication is a process of copying files from one location to one or more locations for increased safety or performance. This measure can be... More about File Replication...
- File Save
- To copy the document, record or image being worked on onto a storage medium. Saving updates the file by writing the data that currently resides in... More about File Save...
- Synchronization
- Synchronization is coordination with respect to time. Handy Backup supports synchronization of files and folders. When referring to files... More about Synchronization...
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