What is Storage & Backup?

Storage and backup technologies encompass the methods and tools used to preserve and protect digital data. Storage solutions provide space for data to reside, ranging from local devices like hard drives and solid-state drives to network-attached storage (NAS) and cloud storage services. Backup solutions create copies of data that can be used to restore systems to a previous state in the event of data loss due to hardware failure, software corruption, human error, or malicious attacks. Common uses include data archiving, disaster recovery, business continuity, and compliance with data retention regulations.