computer backup

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computer backup - (computer science) a copy of a file or directory on a separate storage device; "he made a backup in case the original was accidentally damaged or erased"

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duplication, duplicate - a copy that corresponds to an original exactly; "he made a duplicate for the files"

computer science, computing - the branch of engineering science that studies (with the aid of computers) computable processes and structures

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Computer backup. On a positive note, approximately 77% of respondents indicated that they conducted daily computer system backups: 50% backed their systems up using cloud technology; 46% used a backup drive; and the remainder used disks, tapes, flash drives, or hard copies.

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Lacking a computer backup, they apparently committed more to memory.

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Just like insurance, the computer backup system should be tested regularly to ensure its success.

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