disk mirroring
Definition
Backup technique in which data is written simultaneously to two or more hard disks. In the event of a disk failure, the computer automatically switches access to the next disk, without loss of data or interrupting data processing. In some configurations, backup disks are maintained at a remote site (mirror site) for additional safety. See also random array of independent disks.
disk mirroring is in the Computer Hardware, Software, & Security, Disaster Planning & Risk Management and Information Science & Technology subjects.
disk mirroring appears in the definitions of the following terms: mirroring, data protection, file backup, data mirroring and fault tolerant
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