Backup: Definition and additional resources from BNET
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Business Definition for: Backup

  • a period in which bond yields rise and prices fall, or a sudden reversal in a stock market trend

Wiktionary Definition for: Backup

  • A reserve or substitute.
  • Ex: ''If the goalkeeper is injured, we have a '''backup'''.''
  • computing A copy of a file or record, stored separately from the original, that can be used to recover the original if it is destroyed or damaged.
  • Ex: ''After the power failure, we had to restore the database from '''backup'''.''
  • An accumulation of material that halts the flow or movement of something.
  • Ex: ''The blockage caused a '''backup''' in the plumbing.''
  • standby, reserve or extra
  • Ex: ''I am only a '''backup''' player.''
  • computing That is intended as a backup.
  • Ex: ''Make a '''backup''' copy of that file.''

Additional Resources

Eisenworld Announces Alohabob PC Backup, Easiest Way Yet to Locate, Organize, and Backup Critical PC Data; New Utility from #1 Migration Software Provider Does Backup One Better
SUNRISE, Fla. -- Now Users Can Find, Rank, and Easily Backup Important Files and Settings, No Matter Where They're Hidden
Tags: backup
Research articles 2004-08-31
Symantec Delivers Advanced Backup Reporting to Enable Service-Level Management and Compliance
Symantec Corp. (NASDAQ: SYMC) today unveiled Veritas Backup Reporter 6.0, an enterprise backup reporting tool that provides IT administrators with comprehensive visibility into backup and recovery operations.
Tags: backup, compliance, Service Level Management, Symantec Corp.
Research articles 2007-01-30
Symantec Advocates Data Deduplication as Part of an Overall Backup Strategy
Symantec Corp. (NASDAQ: SYMC) today announced enhancements to its NetBackup PureDisk data deduplication solution which will address critical requirements for today's data center backup architectures. Enterprises struggling to meet backup windows seek new disk-based backup solutions that can integrate with their existing backup infrastructure. By leveraging PureDisk data...
Tags: backup, backup strategy, Symantec Corp.
Research articles 2007-05-01
Storix, Inc. Introduces Backup Data Encryption and Microsoft Windows Backup and Restore Options for Version 5.2 of System Backup Administrator
SAN DIEGO -- Storix announced the release of System Backup Administrator SBA Version 5.2. As the premier Linux and AIX backup and disaster recovery software solution, Storix SBA provides centralized management of system and data backup for one system or the entire network, and includes the most complete and flexible...
Tags: backup, Microsoft Corp., Microsoft Windows
Research articles 2005-06-20
Veeam Backup Now Available for VMware Backup and Replication
VMWORLD EUROPE -- Veeam Software, a leading provider of systems management tools for VMware ESX Server environments, today announced the general availability of its newest product, Veeam Backup. This innovative new product offers fast file-level recovery for VMware ESX Server environments, and delivers 2-in-1...
Tags: backup, VMware Inc.
Research articles 2008-02-26
Remote Backup Systems Expands VMware Compatibility For RBS Server
MEMPHIS, Tenn. -- Remote Backup Systems Inc. RBS, the originator of remote online backup technology, today announced that its award-winning RBackup[TM] remote backup software is now fully compatible with VMware Server, opening up the virtual world of VMware to the safety and cost benefits of RBS' remote online backup protection.
Tags: backup, backup system, online backup, RBS, server, VMware Inc.
Research articles 2007-12-10
Tek-Tools Releases Its 8th Backup Module: Backup Profiler for Iron Mountian's Connected DataProtector; New Module Monitors Data Protection, Archiving and Recovery Solutions
DALLAS -- Tek-Tools, Inc., the leader in the storage and backup resource management market, announced today the addition of its eighth backup module to the Profiler Suite.
Tags: archiving, backup, Connected Corp.
Research articles 2006-03-01
SEPATON Announces Synthetic Full Backup, New Application on Its Data Protection Roadmap
ORLANDO, Fla. -- New Approach To Synthetic Full Backup Dramatically Shrinks Backup Window From Hours To Minutes
Tags: backup, data protection
Research articles 2004-10-25
Danish Employer Trade Union Utilizes NetVault Disk-to-Disk Feature to Backup 3TB From 65 Servers; BakBone NetVault Replaces Veritas Backup Exec as Choice of Backup Software
Business Editors and High-Tech Writers
Tags: backup, server, software, trade union, VERITAS Software Corp.
Research articles 2002-12-19
ArcSoft Announces Backup Software Bundle Agreement With Western Digital
FREMONT, Calif. -- ArcSoft, Inc. announced today its partnership with Western Digital, where ArcSoft provides users with the absolute easiest backup solution. ArcSoft has developed a customized version of ArcSoft TotalMedia BackupTM, called WD Backup for the Western Digital My BookTM series of external hard drives.
Tags: agreement, backup, software, Western Digital Corp.
Research articles 2006-08-29
HP Introduces HP TapeAssure and Enhances TapeAlert for Tape Backup Management; Broader Range of Backup Utilities Eases Installation and Administration of Tape Backup Devices
PALO ALTO, Calif.--BUSINESS WIRE--Oct. 1, 1997-- Hewlett-Packard Company, the market leader in tape backup solutions, today announced HP TapeAssure, a new software utility that simplifies the installation and configuration of all HP SureStore tape backup devices, and enhancements to TapeAlert, HP's self-diagnostic tape storage firmware. These extensions to HP's...
Tags: backup, Hewlett-Packard Co., tape backup
Research articles 1997-10-01
Betrusted Announces Trusted Backup
Betrusted, the premier global provider of security and trust services, today expanded its Managed Services portfolio with the release of Trusted Backup, a cost-effective managed backup service that provides fast and foolproof online backup and recovery of desktop, laptop and server-based data. Betrusted stores the data in military-grade facilities, establishing...
Tags: backup
Research articles 2004-08-23
HP Announces Tape Backup Software for OS 2
PALO ALTO, Calif.--BUSINESS WIRE--Jan. 3, 1995-- Hewlett-Packard Company today announced a new addition to its family of tape backup software programs. The product, Colorado Backup for OS/2, from HP's Colorado Memory Systems division, provides fast, reliable backup for OS/2 users. It is compatible with the popular Jumbo and...
Tags: Hewlett-Packard Co., operating system, software, tape backup
Research articles 1995-01-03
OpenVision Receives Certification from SAP for Backup of SAP R/3; AXXiON-NetBackup Now A Proven Integrated Backup Solution for SAP R/3
PLEASANTON, Calif.--BUSINESS WIRE--Aug. 12, 1996--OpenVision Technologies, Inc. (NASDAQ: OPVN), a leading supplier of client/server systems management solutions, today announced it has received certification from SAP AG for its enterprise backup application, AXXiON-NetBackup, to backup and restore SAP R/3 environments.
Tags: backup, SAP AG, SAP R/3
Research articles 1996-08-12
Remote Backup Systems Joins Oracle PartnerNetwork
MEMPHIS, Tenn. -- Remote Backup Systems Inc. RBS, the originator of remote online backup technology, today announced that it has joined the Oracle PartnerNetwork, ensuring RBS service providers and endusers of the company's award-winning RBackup[TM] remote backup software will have the highest level of integration across the full spectrum of...
Tags: backup, backup system, Oracle Corp., RBS
Research articles 2007-11-26
HP, Microsoft Overcome Critical Database Challenge: Active Backup; HP NetServer Systems Demonstrate Cost-effective 24 x 7 Backup Solution for Microsoft SQL Server 7.0
PALO ALTO, Calif.--BUSINESS WIRE--Aug. 10, 1998-- Hewlett-Packard Company today announced that it has cooperated with MicrosoftR Corporation to deliver an extremely cost-effective solution that triumphs over one of the greatest challenges faced by enterprises with large databases: active backup. Active backup enables databases to continue processing transactions during backup, with...
Tags: backup, database, Hewlett-Packard Co., Microsoft Corp., Microsoft SQL Server
Research articles 1998-08-10
VERITAS Software and ATL Products Unite to Deliver First Network Attached Backup Solution; VERITAS Backup Exec to be Embedded with ATL's LANvault Network Attached Backup Appliance
MOUNTAIN VIEW and IRVINE, Calif.--BUSINESS WIRE--September 28, 1999--
Tags: backup, network, VERITAS Software Corp.
Research articles 1999-09-28
Arkeia Delivers Industry's First PostgreSQL Hot Backup Plug-In For Preventing Interruption of Running Databases under Linux
CARLSBAD, Calif. -- Arkeia Corp., an international provider of enterprise backup solutions, announced today the release of a new plug-in for hot backup of PostgreSQL databases. Arkeia is the first provider to offer a fully integrated professional online backup and restore solution for the widely used PostgreSQL open source database.
Tags: database, industry, Linux, plug-in
Research articles 2004-12-14
New Diskeeper 9.0 Improves Backup Performance
Executive Software® has announced the release of a new white paper that documents the elimination of excessive wait time for backup by using its new Diskeeper® 9.0, the most popular defragmentation utility for Windows. Executive Software has found that the time required to back up data from...
Tags: backup
Research articles 2004-12-23
Hewlett-Packard to Resell Spare Backup Service; Companies Team to Deliver Fully Automated Backup Service to HP Customers
PALM DESERT, Calif. -- Hewlett-Packard (NYSE:HPQ), one of the world's largest personal computer manufacturers, announced today that it intends to resell Spare Backup Inc.'s fully automated online backup service directly through its Web site as early as next month.
Tags: Hewlett-Packard Co., team
Research articles 2005-07-25
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