Downtime is typically classified into two categories: planned and unplanned. Planned downtime happens during scheduled events, like system upgrades or routine maintenance, and is typically managed to minimize disruption. Unplanned downtime is the more disruptive kind, often occurring without warning due to unexpected failures or security breaches. More @Wikipedia
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