After the initial full backup, what type of backups does the NetApp Cloud Backup Service take?

The NetApp Cloud Backup Service performs incremental backups after the initial full backup. Incremental backups capture only the changes made to the data since the last backup. This approach is efficient because it reduces storage requirements and minimizes the time taken to perform subsequent backups.

In traditional backup strategies, a full backup captures all selected data at a specific point in time. After this full backup, utilizing incremental backups allows the system to track only the data changes, which facilitates faster and less resource-intensive backup processes. Once the initial full backup is established, incremental backups only need to focus on capturing new or modified files, reducing the amount of data processed and stored.

This method is particularly beneficial in cloud environments, where bandwidth and storage costs are considerations. By only storing changes after the initial backup, the NetApp Cloud Backup Service improves efficiency and optimizes resource usage.