Definition: Backup


To make a copy of a file, group of files, or the entire contents of a hard disk, either for archiving purposes or for safeguarding valuable files from loss should the active copy be damaged or destroyed.




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The Coroners Toolkit

A suite of utilities aimed at assisting in forensic analysis or a UNIX system after a break-in.

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