What is Backup?
A copy of your data stored separately in case the original is lost or corrupted
Why It Matters
Backups protect against data loss from accidents, failures, or security incidents
Real-World Example
Daily automated backups of your database stored in a different location
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Related Terms
Restore
Recovering data or systems from a backup
Disaster Recovery
Plans and systems for restoring operations after major failures
Server
A computer that runs continuously to handle requests, store data, and serve your application to users
Serverless
A way to run code without managing your own servers, where the cloud provider handles everything
Edge Functions
Code that runs on servers close to your users around the world, rather than in one central location
Domain
The human-readable web address people type to visit your website, like '13labs.com.au'