Which kind of storage media should I use?
What sort of storage should I use? is one of the most frequently asked topics at Macrium Software. This may appear to be a simple question at first glance, but the more you look into it, the more complicated it becomes. You can decide what sort of storage is appropriate for your requirements by considering the benefits and downsides of each storage medium. We'll look at some of the most prevalent storage media today. Archives and backups One factor to consider when selecting storage media is if it will be used for archiving or backups. A backup is a copy of data that may be used to recover in the case of a disaster (usually kept in a different place). An archive may be thought of as a collection of long-term records created to save data in the event of a future need for historical information. Archives are often retained for more than 5 years, whereas backups are updated throughout time and are not typically kept for this long. Hard Disk Drive (HDD) Hard Disk D...