Duplicate copies of data on different storage media or additional hardware resources ready to take over if the main system fails. "Backup" (one word) is the noun, whereas "back up" (two words) is the verb. See backup types, backup file, backup & recovery, disaster recovery, fault tolerant and LAN free backup.
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