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Assignment Unit 5

Database 2

University of the People

Professor Amedee Jacques


Assignment Unit 5

Understanding the differences between differential and incremental backups is crucial for

making informed decisions about data backup strategies, including database backups.

Differential backups involve backing up all the data that has changed since the last full

backup (Rouse, 2024). This means that each differential backup captures all changes made

since the previous full backup, which can make the backup process faster than performing a

full backup every time.

On the other hand, incremental backups only back up data that has changed since the last

backup, whether a full or incremental backup (kapilsparshi, 2022). This means that each

incremental backup captures changes made since the previous backup, regardless of type.

While incremental backups can be faster and more storage-efficient than full backups,

restoring data may take longer because it requires the restoration of the last full backup and

all incremental backups since then.

Both types of backups can be effective regarding reliability, but there are some

considerations to remember. Differential backups can be faster to restore than incremental

backups because only the last full backup and the last differential backup are needed (Sunny

Classroom, 2021). However, if a differential backup is corrupted or lost, it can affect the

integrity of subsequent backups (Rouse, 2024). Incremental backups require more careful

management because each incremental backup depends on the previous one. If any

incremental backup in the chain is corrupted or lost, it can affect the entire backup set.

Both methods can be used for database backups. However, the choice depends on the

requirements of the database and the backup strategy currently in place. Database backup

reliability is crucial, but it is important to note that no backup method is foolproof. It is


essential to regularly check backups by performing trial restores to ensure that the data can be

recovered successfully when needed (kapilsparshi, 2022).

Overall, both types of backups have advantages and disadvantages. Therefore the choice

between them depends on factors such as backup speed, storage efficiency, and restore time,

as well as the specific requirements and constraints of the database being backed up.
References

kapilsparshi. (2022, August 30). Difference between incremental backup and differential

backup. GeeksforGeeks. https://www.geeksforgeeks.org/difference-between-

incremental-backup-and-differential-backup/

Rouse, G. (2024, April 16). Incremental vs differential backup. Datto.

https://www.datto.com/blog/incremental-vs-differential-backup/

Sunny Classroom. (2021, November 5). Data Backup: Full, Incremental, and

Differential. YouTube. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MoO-oNXHDxw

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