Explain the different data backup methods, including their pros and cons.

Here are the different data backup methods: • Full Backup: This method copies all selected data every time a backup is performed. It is the simplest and fastest to restore, but it requires the most storage space and takes the longest to complete. • Incremental Backup: This method only backs up data that has changed since the last backup of any type (full or incremental). It is fast and uses minimal storage, but restoration can be complex and slow as it requires the last full backup and all subsequent incremental backups. • Differential Backup: This method backs up all data that has changed since the last full backup. It is faster than a full backup and uses less storage, but more than an incremental backup. Restoration is simpler than incremental, requiring only the last full backup and the latest differential backup. • Mirror Backup: This creates an exact copy of the source data. If a file is deleted from the source, it is also deleted from the mirror. It offers quick recovery but lacks versioning, meaning older versions of files are not kept. • Synthetic Full Backup: This method combines an initial full backup with subsequent incremental backups to create a new "full" backup image without having to perform another full backup from the source data. This speeds up the backup process and simplifies restoration. Send me the next one 📸