Synthetic Full Backup Explained
Synthetic full backup creates complete backup sets from existing data without reading source systems again.
How It Works
The backup server combines a previous full with incrementals to build a new synthetic full. Production systems are not read during this process.
Key Benefits
No production load during full backup creation. Faster backup windows. Simpler restore chains than incremental-only approaches. See synthetic backup options for more details.
When to Use It
Synthetic full backup suits large environments with tight backup windows where full backup jobs would consume too much time or production resources.
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