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.
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