What is the difference between data restore and recovery?

Restoring a database is copying the physical files from a backup medium (disk or tape) to the appropriate file locations for database operation Recovery is process of updating database files restored from backup w/changes made to the database since backup, typically using redo log files.(Restored backup files + changes = Recovery

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