What Types of Data Loss Can Occur?

The first step is to determine how much data loss, if any, is acceptable. The following types of data loss can occur:

• Deletion of the following:
  • Rows, columns, tables, or databases
  • Chunks, storage spaces, or logical logs
• Data corruption or incorrect data created
• Hardware failure (such as a disk that contains chunk files fails or a backup tape that wears out)
• Database server failure
• Natural disaster