In this article we will discover the difference between:

• Data Backup
• Data Recovery
• Data Archiving
• Disaster Recovery

Data Backup

Data backup is the process of ensuring that computer system data is routinely saved to a secondary location.

Data Recovery

Data recovery is the process of restoring a file from this backup file location to general use.

Data Archiving

Data archiving is the process of removing older or less utilized data from a computer system in order to improve system performance.

Disaster Recovery

Disaster recovery is the process of recreating a computer system in the event of a serious system failure.