Archiving and restoration
Archiving and restoring data are important processes for ensuring the security of information on a computer. In this article, we will consider what archiving and restoration are, why they are necessary, and what tools can be used to perform these tasks.
What is archiving?
Archiving is the process of creating a copy or saving data for long-term storage. Actual data can be moved from the main storage system (for example, a hard disk) to another reliable memory (for example, a server array). This process helps protect data from loss due to accidental errors or damaged files.
Why do you need to make a backup?
There are several reasons why a regular audit report should be performed:
1. Protection from possible criminals: The computer can be exposed to various dangers from the perpetrators of online spheres.
2. Software application: If you are working with a software application, there is a possibility that it may be damaged or deleted.
3. Data loss: Possible computer malfunctions and data loss due to technical problems.
What tools can be used for archiving?
There are many software solutions for performing archiving and backup tasks:
1. WinRAR is one of the most popular programs for creating ZIP archives on Windows.
2. 7-Zip is a free, open source program that supports a wide range of file formats.
3. Macrium Reflect - offers a complete solution for saving a disk image of your computer.
What is recovery?
Restoration is the process of obtaining the availability of an information object after its loss (deletion) or unavailability due to the erroneous functioning of systems storing this information
If it is necessary to resume work with safety standards, the following typical operations are performed:
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