In this discussion on incremental vs differential backup, we define the two terms using definitions that most people in the industry agree upon. There are complications in terminology, however, and we ...

Backup and recovery done efficiently require use of multiple backup levels carefully thought out so a full backup isn’t needed as often if incremental and differential backups are properly planned.

Incremental or differential backup: Which should you choose? In this article, we take a look at these two key concepts in backup, looking at the pros and cons of each, as well as point to resources ...