Definition[]
Back-up generations is
| “ | [a] tape rotation methodology that creates three sets of back-up tapes: daily incremental sets or “sons,” weekly full sets or “fathers,” and end-of-month tapes or “grandfathers.” This back-up methodology is frequently used to refer to master files for financial applications.[1] | ” |
References[]
- ↑ FFIEC IT Examination Handbook, Business Continuity Planning, Appendix B: Glossary (full-text).