Data Compression

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Compression basics

Lossless

Keeps every bit

Lossy

Trades detail for size

Archive

Packs files together

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Build a safer data plan

Keep a second copy

Store important files on more than one device or service.

Test the recovery path

Restore a small sample before a deadline makes it urgent.

Check the limits

Review retention, file support, access rules, and the full cost.