Synthetic backups are designed to merge full and incremental backups to create a new full backup without affecting the original set. This method reduces the total amount of storage space needed since it consolidates data efficiently.
Other options like full backups can be resource-intensive, requiring significant storage, and incremental backups alone can lead to longer restoration times as they require stacking from the last full backup. Therefore, synthetic backups offer a balanced advantage for quick restorations and storage efficiency.
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