Chapter 16 Cloud Backup and Restore The Infrastructure of Digital Failure

Digital devices are prone to failure. An increasing range of cloud backup solutions aim to ensure that no matter what should happen to a user's device, their files and data can be quickly re-downloaded and re-installed on a new device with ease. If the failure or breakdown of a digital device m...

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Main Author: Taylor, A.R.E (auth)
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Language:English
Published: Taylor & Francis 2023
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