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What process is used to transfer data to long-term off-site storage?

replication
archiving
backup
compression

The correct answer is: archiving

The process used to transfer data to long-term off-site storage is archiving. Archiving involves the systematic storage of data that is not actively in use but may be needed for future reference or compliance reasons. It is distinct from other processes because the primary goal of archiving is to preserve data over the long term while making it less accessible for day-to-day operations. This allows organizations to free up space in primary storage systems by moving older, infrequently accessed data to long-term storage solutions. In contrast to archiving, replication refers to creating copies of data to ensure redundancy and accessibility, typically in real-time or near-real-time, which is essential for disaster recovery solutions but does not inherently focus on long-term storage. The backup process similarly focuses on creating copies of data, but it is primarily aimed at data restoration in case of loss or corruption, rather than focusing on indefinite retention. Compression involves reducing the size of data, making it easier and faster to store and transmit, but does not specifically address the concept of long-term storage itself.