backup procedure

[ˈbækʌp prəˈsɛdʒər]
nounpl: backup procedures
procedimento de backup
1. A systematic process or set of steps followed to create and maintain copies of data or files to prevent loss in case of system failure, corruption, or disaster
The company implements a daily backup procedure to protect all critical data.
A empresa implementa um procedimento de backup diário para proteger todos os dados críticos.
2. A documented protocol or plan that outlines how, when, and where data will be backed up within an organization
Our IT department updated the backup procedure to include cloud storage options.
Nosso departamento de TI atualizou o procedimento de backup para incluir opções de armazenamento em nuvem.
3. An alternative course of action or contingency plan to be used if the primary system fails
A backup procedure was activated when the main server went offline.
Um procedimento de backup foi ativado quando o servidor principal ficou offline.
In Brazil, 'backup procedure' is widely understood in corporate and IT sectors due to English influence in technology. Portuguese speakers often use the English term 'backup' even in formal contexts, though 'cópia de segurança' is the literal equivalent. The term reflects the growing importance of data security and business continuity planning in both Brazilian and Portuguese organizations, particularly post-LGPD (Lei Geral de Proteção de Dados) implementation.
Synonyms / Sinônimos
backup processdata backup protocolbackup routinedisaster recovery procedurecontingency plan
Antonyms / Antônimos
data losssystem failure without recovery

Regional Variations

General Brazilian Portuguese
procedimento de backup
Most common and widely used term in Brazil
Brazil - Technical
procedimento de cópia de segurança
More formal, literal translation used in technical documentation
Portugal
procedimento de cópia de segurança
Preferred in Portugal; 'backup' also used but often with Portuguese phrasing
Brazil - Colloquial
rotina de backup
Informal usage in IT environments

Related Words

backup systemdata recoverydisaster recoveryredundancyarchivingrestore processincremental backupfull backup

Related Idioms & Phrases

to have a backup plan
backup and recovery strategy
3-2-1 backup rule
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