When it comes to preserving data, most people think of two options: backing up and archiving. But what’s the difference between the two?
Backing up your data means making a duplicate copy of it, so you can restore it if it’s lost or corrupted. This is a great way to protect yourself from data loss due to accidents or malware infections.
Archiving your data means storing it in a way that makes it less accessible, but more durable. This is …