This feature, called “Immutable Backup Vault,” is designed to protect against accidental deletion or modification of critical data. Imagine a scenario where a company accidentally deletes a crucial file during a routine backup process. With Immutable Backup Vault, this scenario would be prevented, ensuring the data’s integrity and availability. The second enhancement focuses on simplifying the management of backups and disaster recovery.

* **Fully Managed Service:** Google Cloud’s new backup service is a fully managed solution, meaning Google takes care of all the infrastructure, software, and operations involved in the backup process. This includes provisioning, configuring, and managing backups, reducing the burden on developers and IT teams. * **Integrated, Developer-Centric:** The service is designed to be integrated into existing developer workflows, enabling developers to easily manage backups for their VMs.