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.
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.
Backup Terms Categories
All terms are divided into categories, as follows:
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
- NAS Backup Strategy - Best Practices
"NAS backup strategy refers to the systematic approach to managing
and protecting data stored on Network Attached Storage (NAS) devices. Handy Backup…"
- Weekly Backup Software
"Weekly backups come into play when your data doesn′t change very often. There are many critical things that require daily backups, such as enterprise correspondence,…"
- How to Choose the Best Backup Software in 2024
"The best backup software isn't just about functionality; it's a comprehensive solution ensuring your digital assets' safety with seamless automation, robust…"
Features
- Synchronization with a Computer via PIM Protocol
"PIM synchronization on mobile phones is a popular option of backing up important personal data, such as phonebooks, contacts, emails, calendar and events…"
- Span Backup Across Multiple DVDs
"Span backup is a process of backing up data that needs splitting.During backing up data users sometimes face with the problem that the file you are backing…"
- Schedule Backup at Shutdown or Logoff
"You can manage Handy Backup to run any backup task when log off the computer. This way, the system will perform the selected task before shutting down…"
Backup Storage
Data for Backup
- Oracle 10g Database Engine Software
"The Oracle 10g is a world’s first database engine specifically designed for grid computing, the well-established and most effective way to manage enterprise-level…"
- Disk Image
"Disk image, also called a disk clone, is an exact copy of a computer′s hard drive. The image-based copy includes all the partition information, boot sectors,…"
- How To Save Desktop Icon Layout
"To save desktop icon layout means to save desktop icons, which show cabinets, files, folders, and various types of documents (that is, letters, reports,…"
Data Management
Databases
- MariaDB Database Engine - a Successor of MySQL
"MariaDB database engine, created by former MySQL creator Monty Widenius. Called for Monty’s daughter name, Maria ("My" in "MySQL" is for My, Monty’s son),…"
- phpMyAdmin Definition
"phpMyAdmin is a free web application that provides a convenient GUI for working with the MySQL database management system. It is the most popular MySQL…"
- MySQL Login Scripts
"MySQL login scripts play a crucial role in facilitating secure and efficient access to database repositories. There are many platforms that utilize MySQL…"
Devices to Back Up From
- Compact Flash Card Backup
"Compact Flash card backup can mean one of two terms: Backup of entire contents of a card, based on the Compact Flash interface. Compact Flash card backup…"
Email Management
- Backup Outlook Contacts
"There are 2 ways to backup Outlook contacts: using the built-in Outlook Export option, or special software for backup. These strategies have pros and cons.
Manual…"
- Outlook Add-ins
"Outlook add-ins - are special extensions for Outlook, which allow you to add extra features to the main program.
Interest in the add-ins can be easily…"
- Push email
"Push email is a type of e-mail system which delivers messages to an end user, even if he is not logged on. The push mail system is opposed to pull mail…"
Encryption
- Public-key encryption
"Public-key encryption is a special encryption method, employing two passwords instead of one. One is password is given out to public - it is used to encrypt…"
File Management
- File compression
"File compression is being used more frequently. Commonly referred to as 'Zipping' after the most popular compression programs (PKZip, and WinZip) this…"
General IT
- What is Amazon Web Services?
"Amazon Web Services (AWS) is a comprehensive, evolving cloud computing platform provided by Amazon. It offers a mix of infrastructure as a service (IaaS),…"
- Zip File
"A zip file is a file, created by means of compressing any file using the zip format. Such files may be unzipped using any application supporting zip compression.…"
- Windows Registry: File Location, Repair
"Handy Backup has an option allowing backing up and restoring Windows registry, the system dataset containing all parameters for Windows and applications…"
IT Companies
- Seagate Technology
"Seagate Technology, is a major American manufacturer of hard drives, founded in 1979 and based in Scotts Valley, California. The company is registered…"
- Quantum Corporation
"Quantum Corporation, was a manufacturer of tape drive products, based in San Jose, California. From its founding in 1980 until 2000, it was also a major…"
- Fujitsu
"Fujitsu is one of hard drive manufacturers. Fujitsu is a Japanese company specializing in semiconductors, computers (supercomputers, personal computers,…"
Network
- Mapping WebDAV Folders with NetDrive
"NetDrive is a drive mapping utility that allows mounting remote WebDAV or FTP servers as local hard drives. It is distributed as a freeware for home use,…"
- WebDAV Protocol
"WebDAV stands for Web-based Distributed Authoring and Versioning. It is an extension to the HTTP protocol, that allows numerous users to access and manage…"
- Difference Between SFTP and FTPS
"FTPS is a secured version of common FTP protocol used for sending and receiving files via network connections. It must not to be confused with SFTP, another…"
Program Backup
- How to Backup Instagram Account
"Instagram backup is not a trivial operation, requiring downloading your photos and videos to backup Instagram account on a local drive or somewhere online.…"
- MySQL Table Backup: 6 ways to backup MySQL table
"Many people are interested in the question of how to make a backup of a single MySQL database table, not the entire database.This backup can be used, for…"
- SQL Server Data Content
"Saving SQL server data to another location, user can manipulate with all parts of vital content linked to the particular SQL server instance. Specialized…"
Software
- Free and Shareware Alternatives of Windows Backup
"For users not satisfied by Windows internal backup capabilities, these are many third-party solutions for data safekeeping, both free (requiring no payment)…"
- Microsoft backup
"Microsoft backup means the process of saving data and different settings from different Microsoft applications. Designed natively for Windows and Microsoft…"
- Free FTP Client: Online Portable or Installed Software
"Free FTP client is a software that you can use for transferring files using FTP protocol. There are different types of clients. What client is best for…"
Storage Management
- CD ROM Replication
"CD ROM replication is a process of manufacturing a CD ROM from scratch using a single original disc. The result of the CD ROM replication process is a…"
- What Does it Mean to RIP a CD?
"CD RIP means extracting or copying the data or audio files from the original CD and storing them in a different format or location. This process allows…"
Storage Media
- How to Restore a FAT32 to NTFS Disk
"FAT32 to NTFS restore won’t get you files back. Sounds creepy, doesn’t it? Why on Earth some nerd stuff about the type of my hard drive (NTFS…"
- Data Storage
"It is impossible for modern businesses and government organizations to operate without computers.However, the use of computerized equipment creates additional…"
- What Is a ZIP Drive?
"ZIP disks, developed by the Iomega Corporation, marked a significant leap in data storage technology. These compact disks came in two capacities: 100 and…"
Types of Backup
Uncategorized
- HIPPA
"HIPAA (Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act) is a U.S. law enacted in 1996 designed to protect the privacy and security of individuals'…"
- Docker Automatic Backup Software Solution
"Docker backup allows saving a configuration, status and data from a Docker container. To allow Docker backup data from container, users may implement a…"
- QEMU Live Backup Snapshot for Raw Virtual Machine Image
"QEMU backup VM is a procedure of making a consistent copy for some virtual machine governed by QEMU hypervisor. Methods of taking a consistent QEMU incremental…"
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