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A glossary of storage networking, data, and information management terminology. To learn more about the SNIA Dictionary click here.

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transformation

A type of migration in which a format or representation change occurs during the movement of data or information.

Transformation involves possible information loss, since newer formats may be incapable of capturing all the functionality of the original format, or the migration system may be unable to interpret all the nuances of the original format.

Context Categories:
  • Long-Term Retention

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