mirrored data

[ˈmɪrərd ˈdeɪtə]
nounpl: mirrored data (uncountable)
dados espelhados
1. A copy of data that is maintained in real-time or near-real-time on a separate storage system or server for backup, redundancy, or failover purposes
The company uses mirrored data across two data centers to ensure business continuity.
A empresa utiliza dados espelhados em dois centros de dados para garantir continuidade de negócios.
2. In database management, duplicate data that is synchronized automatically to provide protection against data loss
Our mirrored data ensures that if one server fails, operations can continue seamlessly.
Nossos dados espelhados garantem que, se um servidor falhar, as operações possam continuar perfeitamente.
3. A redundancy technique where data is copied identically to multiple locations simultaneously
Mirrored data is critical for high-availability systems that cannot tolerate downtime.
Dados espelhados são críticos para sistemas de alta disponibilidade que não toleram tempo de inatividade.
This is a technical term commonly used in IT infrastructure and database management across both Brazilian and American English-speaking contexts. It reflects the modern emphasis on data security and business continuity in corporate environments. In Brazil, the term is widely understood in technology companies and increasingly in smaller businesses adopting cloud solutions.
Synonyms / Sinônimos
replicated dataredundant databackup datasynchronized copydata replication
Antonyms / Antônimos
single copy dataunprotected datanon-redundant data

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
dados espelhados
Standard term used in IT and database administration contexts
São Paulo
dados espelhados
Commonly used in tech hubs; sometimes 'cópia espelhada de dados'
Portugal
dados espelhados
Same usage as Brazil; also used as 'dados replicados'
Rio de Janeiro
dados duplicados/espelhados
Both terms acceptable in technical documentation

Related Words

data replicationbackup systemfailoverredundancydisaster recoveryRAIDsynchronizationhigh availability

Related Idioms & Phrases

mirrored data environment
real-time mirrored data
synchronous mirrored data
asynchronous mirrored data
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