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In computing, off-site data protection, or vaulting, is the strategy of sending critical data out of the main location (''off'' the main ''site'') as part of a disaster recovery plan. Data is usually transported off-site using removable storage media such as magnetic tape or optical storage. Data can also be sent electronically via a remote backup service, which is known as ''electronic vaulting'' or ''e-vaulting''. Sending backups off-site ensures systems and servers can be reloaded with the latest data in the event of a disaster, accidental error, or system crash. Sending backups off-site also ensures that there is a copy of pertinent data that isn’t stored on-site. Although some organizations manage and store their own off-site backups, many choose to have their backups managed and stored by third parties who specialize in the commercial protection of off-site data. == Data vaults == The storage of off-site data is also known as vaulting, as backups are stored in purpose built vaults. There are no generally recognized standards for the type of structure which constitutes a vault. That said, commercial vaults typically fit into three categories: * Underground vaults - often converted defunct cold war military or communications facilities, or even disused mines. * Free-standing dedicated vaults * Insulated chambers sharing facilities - often implemented within existing record center buildings. 抄文引用元・出典: フリー百科事典『 ウィキペディア（Wikipedia）』 ■ウィキペディアで「Off-site data protection」の詳細全文を読む スポンサード リンク
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