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  Application data backup involves regularly backing up the specific data
  associated with the application.
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# (3.9) Data Backup and Recovery

Data backup and recovery for applications involves creating copies of critical application-related data, including application settings, configurations, databases, user data, and other associated files. This process ensures that in the event of data loss, system failures, or other incidents, the application data can be restored to its previous state.

Application data backup and recovery are crucial for ensuring business continuity, protecting critical information, and minimizing downtime. It allows organizations to recover from various incidents such as hardware failures, software glitches, cyber attacks, and human errors that can lead to application data loss.
