incremental backup

incremental backup
a backup method where only the information that changed since a previous backup is saved

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  • Backup Express — Infobox Software name = Syncsort Backup Express caption = developed by = Syncsort Inc. latest release version = 3.0 latest release date = September 2007 operating system = cross platform genre = backup license = Proprietary website =… …   Wikipedia

  • backup program —    An application that you use to make archive or backup copies of important data files.    Most operating systems offer commands for making backups, but many are limited in capability. The most cost effective backup programs are from third party …   Dictionary of networking

  • Backup software — is a computer program used to perform a complete back up of a file, data, database, system or server. The back up software enables you to make an exact duplicate of everything contained on the original source. This software must also be used to… …   Wikipedia

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