Database backup solutions help businesses protect their data with reserve database copies in the event of corrupt data, user error, or physical hardware failure. By utilizing database backup solutions, businesses can ensure their data is always available, even if their main database fails.
IT or operations departments typically configure backup programs for use by any team within an organization that has a need for security and peace of mind in regards to important files. In the event of data loss, data is restored to its previous state from a backup. These can take the form of incremental or differential backups and can occur as frequently as needed.
Some database backup solutions can be found to support only certain types of databases, while others are built with a more broad approach and can even back up other data, including servers. Whatever the scope, database backup software needs to integrate with other software in a company’s IT infrastructure (e.g., database management tools and other backup solutions) for it to be a valuable asset.
To qualify for inclusion in the Database Backup category, a product must:
- Copy and back up data from one or more types of databases
- Allow for both automated and manual backup
- Integrate with other IT infrastructure and management solutions