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| '''1.''' Data [[Backup]]s is a physical offsite vaulting process whereby, the physical [[Backup Media| backup media]] are transported periodically from the [[Primary Site| primary site]] to the offsite secured location. | | '''1.''' Data [[Backup]]s is a physical offsite vaulting process whereby, the physical [[Backup Media| backup media]] are transported periodically from the [[Primary Site| primary site]] to the offsite secured location. | ||
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− | '''Notes(1)''': [[Electronic Vaulting]] is the electronic transmission of data backups. | + | |
+ | '''Notes(1)''': It refers to the copying and archiving of data so that it may be used to restore the original after a data loss event | ||
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+ | '''Notes(2)''': [[Electronic Vaulting]] is the electronic transmission of data backups. | ||
'''Related Term''': [[Backup Facility]], [[Offsite Backups]] | '''Related Term''': [[Backup Facility]], [[Offsite Backups]] |
Latest revision as of 15:03, 31 January 2021
1. Data Backups is a physical offsite vaulting process whereby, the physical backup media are transported periodically from the primary site to the offsite secured location.
Notes(1): It refers to the copying and archiving of data so that it may be used to restore the original after a data loss event Notes(2): Electronic Vaulting is the electronic transmission of data backups. Related Term: Backup Facility, Offsite Backups Return To: Data Protection/Recovery Strategy - Category
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2. The backup of system, application, program and/or production files to media that can be stored both on and/or offsite. Data backups can be used to restore corrupted or lost data or to recover entire systems and databases in the event of a disaster. Data backups should be considered confidential and should be kept secure from physical damage and theft.
(Source: Disaster Recovery Institute International / Disaster Recovery Journal - DRII/DRJ)
3. The copying of production files to media that can be stored both on and/or off-site and can be used to restore corrupted or lost data or to recover entire systems and databases in the event of a disaster.
(Source: ENISA - the European Network and Information Security Agency. BCM & Resilience Glossary)