Write once, read many (WORM) describes storage media designed to prevent data alteration after the initial recording. This is achieved through irreversible physical changes to the medium, such as a laser burning pits into an optical disc. It guarantees data integrity for archival records, firmware backups, and compliance logging.
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The server backs up the daily transaction logs to write once, read many optical discs for the ten-year retention requirement.
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- WORM