Backup (disambiguation)

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backup may refer to:

• in reference to information technology:
  • Backup - The concepts behind backing up data to enable recovery from data loss.
  • Backup software - The software that performs this function.
  • List of backup software - Specific software packages, loosely categorized.
  • Backup site - Part of a disaster recovery plan.

• in reference to electrical power facilities:
  • Battery backup - The use of batteries to contiune operation of electrical devices in the absence of utility electric power.
  • Backup generator - The use of a generator to achieve a similar purpose.
  • Backup battery - Similar (see also Uninterruptible power supply or "UPS" for short).

• in reference to music:
  • Backup band - A band who plays music in support of a lead musician.
  • Backing vocalist - One who sings in harmony with a "lead vocalist."
  • Back Up (song) - A song by girl group Danity Kane from their debut album Danity Kane.

• in reference to motor vehicles:
  • Backup camera - A camera on the rear of a vehicle, used while moving backwards.
  • Backup accident - A type of car accident.
  • Traffic backup - A traffic jam.
  • Backing up - Driving a vehicle in reverse gear

• in reference to television:
  • Backup (TV series) - A BBC series about a police Operational Support Unit.

• in reference to tactics:
  • Backup (tactical) - A military or police contingent dispatched to be ready to provide additional support to the primary force in an engagement