- Backup (disambiguation)
The term backup has several meanings.
* In reference to information technology:
**Backup - The concepts behind backing up data to enable recovery from data loss.
**Backup software - The software that performs this function.
**List of backup software - Specific software packages, loosely categorized.
**Backup site - Part of a disaster recovery plan.* In reference to
electrical power facilities:
**Battery backup - The use of batteries to contiune operation of electrical devices in the absence of utility electric power.
**Backup battery - Similar to above.
**Backup generator - The use of a generator to achieve a similar purpose.* In reference to
music :
**Backup band - A band who plays music in support of a lead musician.
**Backing vocalist - One who sings in harmony with a "lead vocalist."
** "Back Up (song) " - A song by girl group Danity Kane from their debut album "Danity Kane."* In reference to
motor vehicle s:
**Backup camera - A camera on the rear of a vehicle, used while moving backwards.
**Backup accident - A type of car accident.
**Traffic backup - A traffic jam.
**Backing up - Driving a vehicle in reverse gear* In reference to
television :
** "Backup (TV series) " - A BBC series about a police Operational Support Unit.* In reference to tactics:
**Backup (tactical) - A military or police contingent dispatched to be ready to provide additional support to the primary force in an engagement
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