Backup Terms Glossary

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This glossary of data backup terms contains specific words and phrases that you may come across while working with computer backup and recovery software. Here you can find definitions of backup terms used on this website and in Handy Backup: everything regarding file backup, image backup, database backup, network backup and much more.

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For convenience in browsing, the glossary has been divided alphabetically and by category. If you are looking for information on the term "AES" or the word "network" simply click the letters "A" or "N" in the alphabet listing and find what you need. To learn definitions from some specific area, click the name of a category below. Short previews of the categories are given after the list of categories.

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Backup Terms Categories

All terms are divided into categories, as follows:

• Backup Practices
• Backup Software Features
• Backup Storage
• Data for Backup
• Data Management
• Devices to Back Up From
• Email Management
• Encryption
• File Management
• General IT
• IT Companies
• Network
• Program Backup
• Software
• Storage Management
• Storage Media
• Types of Backup
• Uncategorized

Most popular terms from each category are given below. For more rarely searched words, please go to the respective section or use the alphabet listing. Also, you can use a search form on the top of the page.

Backup Practices

• Backup | Restore Data with Handy Backup!

  The majority of computer users consistently face the risk of losing important data in the result of a system failure... (more about Backup | Restore Data with Handy Backup!...)

• Data Restore

  Data restore is a process or a result of the process of copying (and also decrypting, if necessary) the backup... (more about Data Restore...)

• Sync Computers

  There are a variety of reasons why you may encounter the challenge to synchronize multiple computers. Firstly, you may want... (more about Sync Computers...)

• Restore Favorite

  It means to restore a backup copy of your Favorites folder. ... (more about Restore Favorite...)

• Restore Outlook Express

  Restore Outlook Express means restore of Outlook Express files and settings from backup's files in case of any Outlook Express... (more about Restore Outlook Express...)

Backup Software Features

• 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...)

• 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 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...)

• 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...)

• 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...)

Backup Storage

• Internet Backup

  You can also consider sending your files to another site for safekeeping. In case your hard disk crashes, you'll be... (more about Internet Backup...)

• Backup to DVD

  DVD discs are cheap, transportable, capacious, and generally very convenient for backup purposes. By recording backups to DVD, you protect... (more about Backup to DVD...)

• Backup to DVD

  Backup to DVD is a backup operation or a result of an operation during which the backup files were written... (more about Backup to DVD...)

• Destination

  Destination, while in a file context, denotes a place where the data goes when it is moved from one file... (more about Destination...)

• Backup to HDD

  The easiest way to secure data from loss is to back them up to a separate folder on your HD... (more about Backup to HDD...)

Data for Backup

• Backup Database

  is copying database to the disk to prevent it's injuries. This is useful for big and important databases. You can... (more about Backup Database...)

• File Backup

  A file backup is a backup operation in which any files, mostly data files, are backed up. ... (more about File Backup...)

• Digital Library

  Currently the composition of an digital library is becoming all the more popular. Really, the use of a computer allows... (more about Digital Library...)

• Backup Favorite

  It means to backup the Favorites folder to a writable CD/DVD-ROM drive,floppies, USB drives or other media storage. ... (more about Backup Favorite...)

• Save WWW Files

  Nowadays, almost anyone has a website. But what does one do if the FTP server crashes, some file gets deleted... (more about Save WWW Files...)

Data Management

• Backup history log

  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...)

• DataBase Administration

  Database administration is the process of establishing computerised databases, and insuring their recoverability, integrity, security, availability, reliability, and performance. Database administration... (more about DataBase Administration...)

• Backup schemes

  Backup schemes are schemes, defining various parameters of the backup process. Now nearly every backup program can perform to satisfy any... (more about Backup schemes...)

• Folder Synchronization

  Folder synchronization is an adjustment to files between two (or more) locations with the goal of making sure that the... (more about Folder Synchronization...)

• Shallow copy

  A duplicate reference to a structure such as a variable, file or object. Contrast with "deep copy," which is an... (more about Shallow copy...)

Devices to Back Up From

• Save Files

  To copy the document, record or image being worked on onto a storage medium. Saving updates the file by writing... (more about Save Files...)

• Drive Backup

  A drive backup is a backup is called like this when entire contents of a hard drive or a floppy... (more about Drive Backup...)

• CD RW Backup

  A CD RW backup is a backup saved to one or several CD-RW discs. Nowadays, many backup programs, can do... (more about CD RW Backup...)

• CompactFlash card backup

  CompactFlash card backup is a backup of entire contents of a card, based on the CompactFlash interface. CompactFlash card backup can... (more about CompactFlash card backup...)

• DVD RW Backup

  A DVD RW backup is a backup saved to a DVD-RW, DVD+RW or DVD-RAM disc. DVD RW discs are ideal... (more about DVD RW Backup...)

Email Management

• How to Back up Email Messages

  Handy Backup offers an easy way to always keep your email messages secure and close at hand just when you... (more about How to Back up Email Messages...)

• Backup Outlook File

  Backup Outlook files means make a backup copy of Outlook files to be able to recover it after a computer... (more about Backup Outlook File...)

• Backup Outlook Express Email

  Do a backup copy of outlook express email to a writable CD/DVD-ROM drive, floppies, USB drives or other media storag... (more about Backup Outlook Express Email...)

• Exchange mailbox database

  A database containing Microsoft Exchange Server mailboxes. The database is used to manages all messaging and collaboration data, track messages... (more about Exchange mailbox database...)

• Outlook Anywhere

  A feature that allows users to access their Microsoft Exchange Server mailbox on any workstation with full Microsoft Outlook client... (more about Outlook Anywhere...)

Encryption

• RC6

  RC6 is a block cipher based on RC5. RC6 is a parameterized algorithm where the block size, the key siz... (more about RC6...)

• DES

  DES, Short for Data Encryption Standard, a popular symmetric-key encryption method developed in 1975 and standardized by ANSI in 1981... (more about DES...)

• Triple DES

  Triple DES, also referred to as 3DES, is a mode of the DES encryption algorithm that encrypts data three time... (more about Triple DES...)

• Decryption

  Decryption is a process of decoding encrypted data back to its original form using the same encryption method and most... (more about Decryption...)

• Blowfish Encryption Algorithm

  The blowfish encryption algorithm is a symmetric encryption algorithm designed by Bruce Schneier in 1993 as an alternative to existing... (more about Blowfish Encryption Algorithm...)

File Management

• Autosave

  Saving data to the disk at periodic intervals without user intervention. This function is usefull among automatic backup programs. The... (more about Autosave...)

• Backup scheme

  A backup scheme is a scheme, defining various parametersr of the backup process. Now nearly every backup program can perform to... (more about Backup scheme...)

• Tower of Hanoi backup

  The Tower of Hanoi backup is a backup, performed according to the Tower of Hanoi rotation schedule. Currently, Handy Backup... (more about Tower of Hanoi backup...)

• Windows file synchronization

  Windows file synchronization is the process of synchronizing (making identical) windows system files and folders in order to keep two... (more about Windows file synchronization...)

• copying files

  File copying is creation of a new file which has the same content as an existing file. All operating systems include... (more about copying files...)

General IT

• Downtime

  The time during which a computer is not functioning due to hardware, operating system or application program failure. ... (more about Downtime...)

• Rewritable

  The "rewritable" term usually refers to various storage media, such as optical discs, magnetic disks or tapes, that can be... (more about Rewritable...)

• CRC

  CRC, short for cyclic redundancy check, is a common technique for detecting data transmission errors. Transmitted messages are divided into... (more about CRC...)

• Interface

  Interfaces facilitate communication between different computer systems or allow people to communicate with machines (and vice versa). Interfaces can be... (more about Interface...)

• Key

  A key, in relation to computer science, is a piece of information that controls the operation of a cryptography algorith... (more about Key...)

IT Companies

• Western Digital Corporation

  Western Digital Corporation , (often abbreviated to WD) is a manufacturer of a large proportion of the world's hard disk... (more about Western Digital Corporation...)

• Quantum Corporation

  Quantum Corporation, was a manufacturer of tape drive products, based in San Jose, California. From its founding in 1980 until... (more about Quantum Corporation...)

• Fujitsu

  Fujitsu is one of hard drive manufacturers. Fujitsu is a Japanese company specializing in semiconductors, computers (supercomputers, personal computers, servers... (more about Fujitsu...)

• Samsung

  Samsung, hard drives are products of the Samsung Electronics that is a South Korean Multinational Corporation and one of the... (more about Samsung...)

• Hitachi, Ltd.

  Hitachi, Ltd. is a Japanese global company headquartered in Marunouchi Itchome, Chiyoda, Tokyo, Japan. The company forms Hitachi Group (Hitachi... (more about Hitachi, Ltd....)

Network

• LAN

  LAN, or Local Area Network, is a network, connecting computers in a relatively small area (a building, a block, perhaps... (more about LAN...)

• SSL

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

• WebDAV Protocol

  A WebDAV protocol, which stands for Web-based Distributed Authoring and Versioning, is an extension to the HTTP protocol, which allows... (more about WebDAV Protocol...)

• Backing up over WebDAV

  WebDAV backup is a backup, conducted using the WebDAV protocol. WebDAV can be very convenient, as it allows mapping a... (more about Backing up over WebDAV...)

• Secure FTP

  Secure FTP is a protocol, combining FTP and SSH or SSL to secure the connection. Mostly, this secures only the... (more about Secure FTP...)

Program Backup

• Computer Database Backup

  In our times the work of a specialist, directing personnel, is meaningless without effective use of a computer database of... (more about Computer Database Backup...)

• Oracle Database Backup

  Oracle Backup is a process, or a result of copying data stored in an Oracle Database. Backups, generally, may consist... (more about Oracle Database Backup...)

• Outlook Express Backup

  An Outlook Express backup is a backup of the Microsoft Outlook Express files. Handy Backup can easily add Outlook Express... (more about Outlook Express Backup...)

• Backup SQL server

  Backup SQL server means to copy SQL server so that it will be preserved in case of equipment failure or... (more about Backup SQL server...)

• Backup Data MSN

  Do a backup copy of your msn data to be able to recover your contacts after a computer crash, a... (more about Backup Data MSN...)

Software

• Update

  Update is a minor modification to a program which usually includes trivial improvements to the code, interface and it also... (more about Update...)

• User interface

  User interface is the way in which a system presents itself to, and interacts with, a human user. In today's... (more about User interface...)

• GUI

  A GUI, an abbreviation of Graphical User Interface - pronounced GOO-ee - is a program interface that takes advantage of... (more about GUI...)

• Configuration Settings

  The settings that can be modified to configure your application, BD, system or server. ... (more about Configuration Settings...)

• Software

  Instructions for the computer. A series of instructions that performs a particular task is called a "program." The two major... (more about Software...)

Storage Management

• CD replication

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

• copy dvd

  DVD copying is the process of burning data into specially designed discs. With DVD copying, you can now backup your... (more about copy dvd...)

• copy disk

  1)to produce disk so that it is the same as an original one. 2)Hard disk copy mean a copy of... (more about copy disk...)

• Copy Protected DVD

  Copy protection means of preventing the illegal or unauthorized copying of a software product, especially a preventive routine that is... (more about Copy Protected DVD...)

• CD Copy

  mean to make compact disk so that it equal to existing one. Usually special equipment is used, allowing duplicating multiple... (more about CD Copy...)

Storage Media

• Flash card

  A small module that contains flash memory such as a PC Card, CompactFlash, SmartMedia or similar format. Contrast with "socket... (more about Flash card...)

• Microdrive

  Pioneered by IBM, microdrives are minute hard disks that come in CompactFlash Type II format and typically offer larger storage... (more about Microdrive...)

• Removable Storage

  Removable storage is computer storage media, such as disks, tapes, CDs, DVDs, etc. that can easily be removed from a... (more about Removable Storage...)

• CompactFlash

  A flash memory format introduced in 1994 by SanDisk Corporation, Sunnyvale, CA (www.sandisk.com). At 36.4 x 42.8 x 3.3 m... (more about CompactFlash...)

• Smartmedia

  Bigger in surface than CompactFlash but much thinner, they are more fragile and known to be less reliable. This format... (more about Smartmedia...)

Types of Backup

• Differential Backup

  Differential backup is a process of backing up only the files that have changed since the last FULL backup. This... (more about Differential Backup...)

• Backup rotation schedule

  Backup rotation schedule is a schedule, which defines how often a backup is performed, how the data is backed u... (more about Backup rotation schedule...)

• Full Backup

  A full backup is a copy of all selected files (sometimes most of hard disk files), kept on a different... (more about Full Backup...)

• Incremental Backup

  An incremental backup is a backup in which only the files that have been modified since the last backup are... (more about Incremental Backup...)

• Round robin schedule

  A round robin schedule is a schedule, including a rotation of all the objects in the schedule, making sure that... (more about Round robin schedule...)

Uncategorized

• SCSI (Small Computer System Interface)

  SCSI (Small Computer System Interface) , is a set of standards for physically connecting and transferring data between computers and... (more about SCSI (Small Computer System Interface)...)

• Copycat

  1)One that closely imitates or mimics another. Comp. It means Smb who makes illegal copy of smth. 2)someone who copies the words... (more about Copycat...)

• Open Mobile Alliance

  OMA is an open forum devoted to mobile applications, specifications and suchlike. OMA was founded in 2002 as an attempt... (more about Open Mobile Alliance...)

• Command line SFTP

  Command line SFTP is a function, allowing transferring files using SFTP protocol, controlled via command line commands. Command line SFTP... (more about Command line SFTP...)

• Backup Domain Controller

  Backup Domain Controller - One or more computers running Windows NT that act as a backup to the primary domain... (more about Backup Domain Controller...)

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