> For the complete documentation index, see [llms.txt](https://data-backup.gitbook.io/data-protection/llms.txt). Markdown versions of documentation pages are available by appending `.md` to page URLs; this page is available as [Markdown](https://data-backup.gitbook.io/data-protection/glossary-of-terms/v.md).

# V

- [Versioning](https://data-backup.gitbook.io/data-protection/glossary-of-terms/v/versioning.md): Discover the concept of versioning in the context of backup and recovery.
- [Virtual Machine (VM) Backup](https://data-backup.gitbook.io/data-protection/glossary-of-terms/v/virtual-machine-vm-backup.md): Explore the significance of virtual machine (VM) backup in data protection and recovery.
- [Verification](https://data-backup.gitbook.io/data-protection/glossary-of-terms/v/verification.md): Discover the significance of verification in data backup and recovery processes.
- [Vaulting](https://data-backup.gitbook.io/data-protection/glossary-of-terms/v/vaulting.md): Explore the concept of vaulting in data protection and learn how it provides secure offsite storage for backup media.
- [Virtual Tape Library (VTL)](https://data-backup.gitbook.io/data-protection/glossary-of-terms/v/virtual-tape-library-vtl.md): Discover the concept of a Virtual Tape Library (VTL) and its role in modern data backup and recovery.


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