When it comes to backing up your data, there are two main options: synthetic and active full backups. Each has its own benefits and drawbacks, so it’s important to understand the difference before you make a decision.
Synthetic backups are created by combining data from multiple incremental backups. This means that the full backup is not actually created until the first incremental backup is run. Active full backups, on the other hand, are created by copying the entire data set …
