- Virtual machine snapshot: This type of backup makes a point in time copy of a virtual machine disk file. This can be used to restore a virtual machine to a particular point in time.
- Disk backup: Because the storage is not linear, such as tape, individual files can be directly accessed allowing for faster recovery times.
It provides a higher capacity and speed than tape.
- Tape backup: Liner storage mechanism used for long-term archival storage.
Going out of favor due to the lowering in costs associated with disk-based backup
- Cloud backup: This utilizing a service like Amazon Web Services to provide backup services versus an internal backup mechanism.
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