Hi Eloise:

DataCare can be configured to do a backup of your data before it proceeds with the Integrity Check step. When you create a Job, you determine on a module-by-module basis whether that module will be backed up. The result will be a single ZIP file containing the modules that you select. You can determine where you want to place that ZIP file and how long you want to keep it (i.e. you can say "keep the last 5 and delete any older ones").

But just to be clear on terminology. These backups are not a replacement for a proper backup process where the hard drive is backed up to tape or disk on a daily basis. You still need a reliable way to backup all of your data and store it safely.