Backup Terms Glossary

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.


How to Use the Glossary


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

Features

Backup Storage

Data for Backup

Data Management

Databases

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

If you need a definition of some specific term, but can't find it in this glossary, please contact us at support@handybackup.net and we will update it as soon as possible.

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