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Backup Types Comparison

Backup Types Comparison

Backup Types Comparison

Are you confused about the different ways to back up your data? Full, differential, incremental, synthetic full - it’s easy to get lost in the terminology. In this article, we cover shortly all backup types without being too specific. If you already know about all backup types and simply want to pick the needed one for your use -case - scroll down, there is a chart that will help you choose from different types of backup. Continue reading

Differential Backup Explained

Differential Backup Explained and Compared to Incremental

Differential Backup Explained and Compared to Incremental

In this article, we will overview differential backup and its specifics. This type of backup cannot be used for file-level or image-based backup. However, there is a popular scenario where you can meet and should use differential backup. Continue reading to learn more about this type of backup and the difference between incremental and differential backup.
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Synthetic Full Backup Explained

Synthetic Full Backup Explained

Synthetic Full Backup Explained

What Is Synthetic Full Backup?

Synthetic full backup is a type of subsequent full backup that makes a comparison to the previously backed up data on the storage and uploads only the current changes from the backup source. Synthetic full backup helps to reduce the amount of data uploaded and accelerates a full backup creation. In this article, we will explain fully the concept of synthetic backup.
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