Disk Backup Definitions
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backup
Backup refers to the copying of physical or virtual files or databases to a secondary location for preservation in case of equipment failure or catastrophe.
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backup storage device
A backup storage device is used to make copies of data that’'s actively in use.
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disk backup or disk-based backup
Disk backup, or disk-based backup, is a data backup and recovery method that backs data up to hard disk storage.
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ghost imaging (disk imaging)
In computing, ghost imaging, also called disk imaging, is a data backup process that creates an image of a computer's hard disk drive (HDD), solid-state drive (SSD) or one of the drive's partitions.
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purpose-built backup appliance (PBBA)
A purpose-built backup appliance (PBBA) is a standalone disk-based storage device that is configured and optimized for storing backup data.
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removable media
Removable media is any type of storage device that can be removed from a computer while the system is running. Removable media makes it easy for a user to move data from one computer to another.