Data Replication

The data replication segment includes a set of data replication products that reside on a disk array controller, network storage device, or server. It includes local and remote replication products, migration tools, and disk imaging products. Also included are replication products specifically designed as an alternative to backup applications. Database replication products, protocol-based DBMS replication products, or application-based replication products are not included.

Literal Meanings of Data Replication

Data:

Meanings of Data:

(plural: data) A measure of something on a scale that both the writer (person or device) and the reader (another person or device) can understand. The scale is set arbitrarily, e.g. 1-10 times one, 1-100 times 0.1, or just true or false, on or off, yes, no or maybe, etc.
(plural: data) A fact known by direct observation.
(plural: data) the starting point from which conclusions are drawn.
(plural: dates) A fixed reference point or coordinate system.

Replication:

Meanings of Replication:

An act of copying, imitating, or reproducing an object, person, place, or idea.
Copy reproduction.
Defendant's response to defendant's argument.
A method of making copies of DNA or RNA molecules.
The process of regularly copying electronic data from a database on one computer or server to a database on another so that all users have the same level of information. It is used to increase the system's fault tolerance.

Sentences of Replication

This painting is almost an exact copy of Rembrandt's famous painting.