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(v.) To copy files to a second medium (a disk or tape) as a precaution in case the first medium fails. One of the cardinal rules in using computers is back up your files regularly. Even the most reliable computer is apt to break down eventually. Many professionals recommend that you make two, or even three, backups of all your files. To be especially safe, you should keep one backup in a different location from the others. You can back up files using operating system commands, or you can buy a special-purpose backup utility. Backup programs often compress the data so that backups require fewer disks. (n.) (1) The act of backing up. (2) A substitute or alternative. The term backup usually refers to a disk or tape that contains a copy of data. Sponsored listings Data Backup Services - Provides eSureIT, an online backup service, for home and business. Free 30-day trial; $9.95/month for 1GB. Data Backup Services - Leveraging Replication Technology - Examine 4 separate data protection and replication strategies and compare their merits to protect against service interruptions & disasters. GlobalSpec.com: Digital Storage Devices - Provides database of suppliers for digital storage devices. Includes catalogs, technical information, and supplier contact information.
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