What is Computer Hibernation?
When using a computer, all activities are saved in the RAM (Random Access Memory). The RAM is volatile, meaning the data in it is lost when there is power loss.
If there is an unexpected shutdown, the computer will lose all of the recent activities and any other work that is not saved to a permanent storage. Computer Hibernation uses a unique way to prevent this loss.
Hibernation in Computing
Definition: Hibernation is a process whereby the computer saves the contents of its random access memory (RAM) which loses data when powered off (Volatile) to a hard disk or any other non-volatile storage (permanent storage).
When the Computer is powered on again from hibernation, it loads the previous state of the operating system from the hard drive and resumes all the activities exactly as it was before entering hibernation.
