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Database Backup

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数据库备份

Database Backup · N/A · 数据库备份 · DAY-tuh-base BAK-up · DB dump · SQL backup · Databases · backup · reliability · opsDatabasesDB dump SQL backup

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Also known as: DB dump, SQL backup

Last updated August 9, 2026

Definition

A database backup is a copy of data (and often schema) you can restore after failure, mistakes, or ransomware — test restores regularly.

Real-World Example

Taking a nightly SQL dump of a membership database protects against accidental deletes.

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