Backups and Their Types
Backup is the process of creating a copy of your data to protect against data loss due to hardware failure, accidental deletion, or cyberattacks. Regular backups ensure data integrity and minimize downtime in case of a disaster. 1. Types of Backups a. Full Backup Definition: A complete copy of all selected data. Advantages: Simple to restore. Provides a single, comprehensive backup. Disadvantages: Time-consuming to create. Requires more storage space. Best Use Case: Weekly or monthly backups for critical systems. b. Incremental Backup Definition: Backs up only the data that has changed since the last backup (full or incremental). Advantages: Faster and smaller than a full backup. Saves storage space. Disadvantages: Slower to restore, as it requires the last full backup and all subsequent incremental backups. Best Use Case: Daily backups after an initial full backup. c. Differential Backup Definition: Backs up all data changed since the last ful...