Glossary of Terms

Preventing data loss

Keyword Definition
Automated Backups The use of automated software tools to regularly create backup copies of data.
Backup Creating copies of data to protect against loss in case the original data is corrupted or deleted.
Data Archiving Storing older or infrequently accessed data in a separate location to prevent loss without cluttering the primary storage.
Data Backup Plan A detailed strategy outlining how data will be backed up regularly to prevent loss in case of system failure.
Data Integrity Ensuring that data is accurate, consistent, and reliable to prevent errors and loss.
Data Recovery The process of restoring lost or corrupted data from backup copies or other sources.
Disaster Recovery A plan outlining steps to be taken to recover data in case of a catastrophic event like a fire or flood.
Encryption The process of encoding data to make it unreadable to unauthorized users, thus protecting it from data loss.
RAID Redundant Array of Independent Disks, a storage technology that combines multiple disks into a single unit to provide data redundancy and improve data reliability, reducing the risk of data loss.
Redundancy Having multiple copies of important data to ensure that it is not lost if one copy becomes inaccessible.
Version Control Managing different versions of data to prevent loss and track changes over time.