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Virtual Tape Libraries

ALSO CALLED: VTL Software, Virtual Tape Library Software, VTL, Virtual Tape Library, and Tape Library Software
DEFINITION: Virtual tape is an archival storage technology that makes it possible to save data as if it were being stored on tape although it may actually be stored on hard disk or on another storage medium. Benefits of virtual tape systems include better backup and recovery  … 
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ESG Brief: Case Studies on Backing Up VMware®
sponsored by SEPATON
WHITE PAPER: This report is a must-read for companies struggling to back up their virtualized server environments. Learn how SEPATON has its sights set on solving the backup challenges of virtual server implementations-in particular, VMware environments-with VTL.
Posted: 20 Aug 2008 | Published: 20 Aug 2008
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Best Practices Data Deduplication for Symantec's NetBackup (NBU)
sponsored by Data Domain
WHITE PAPER: This white paper focuses on how the Data Domain deduplication storage solution integrates with standard NBU architectural and operational environments in order to overcome the growing gap between what is being accomplished and needs to be accomplished.
Posted: 19 Aug 2008 | Published: 19 Aug 2008
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Storage Magazine - August 2008
sponsored by Storage Magazine
WHITE PAPER: Read Storage Magazine's August edition which features the following articles: Enterprise-ready VTLs, Quality Awards IV: It's a tie--EMC and NetApp share enterprise array honors, Storage at your service, Lights, camera, storage!
Posted: 19 Aug 2008 | Published: 19 Aug 2008
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Best Practices Data Deduplication for Symantec's NetBackup (NBU)
sponsored by Data Domain
WEBCAST: View this Webcast to learn more about this solution, how it works and the benefits it delivers.
Posted: 19 Aug 2008 | Premiered: Available On Demand
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ExaGrid: Simply State-of-the-Art D2D
sponsored by ExaGrid Systems, Inc.
WHITE PAPER: Disk-based backup took the market by storm several years ago with a compelling proposition: replace tape with high-speed disk to speed up and simplify backup.
Posted: 15 Aug 2008 | Published: 15 Aug 2008
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An In-Depth Look at Deduplication Technologies
sponsored by Datalink/NetApp
WHITE PAPER: Deduplication can be a confusing topic. Several considerations come into play when organizations assess whether deduplication provides a good fit for their environment. Read this paper to determine if deduplication is right for you.
Posted: 08 Aug 2008 | Published: 01 Aug 2008
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Disk-to-Disk Backup and Recovery: A Guide for the Technical Decision Maker
sponsored by EVault Inc., a Seagate Company
WHITE PAPER: In this white paper, you will learn about the technology and architecture driving the growing adoption of disk-to-disk backups, and in particular how EVault's solutions are your best choice.
Posted: 31 Jul 2008 | Published: 01 Jul 2008
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Paradigm Change in Storage Economics Meeting the Demands in Data Growth and Reduced Energy Costs
sponsored by COPAN Systems
WHITE PAPER: With storage requirements growing unabated, organizations need to consider how to manage their data protection, disaster recovery and archive requirements. This whitepaper explains how COPAN's systems are well positioned to meet these needs.
Posted: 30 Jul 2008 | Published: 30 Jul 2008
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MAID and De-duplication: The Best of Both Worlds
sponsored by COPAN Systems
WHITE PAPER: Learn how COPAN Systems has delivered with its VTL (Virtual Tape Library) a data de-duplication architecture called Single Instance Repository on MAID (Massive Array of Idle Disks), a complete mechanism for analyzing data as it is stored.
Posted: 30 Jul 2008 | Published: 01 Jul 2008
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Industry Trends & Perspectives - Data Protection for Virtual Server Environments
sponsored by Quantum Corporation
WEBCAST: This webcast by Quantum technologies highlights the challenges of integrating server virtualization into an existing computing environment and shows you solutions for dramatically improving the efficiency of your backup operation.
Posted: 22 Jul 2008 | Premiered: Available On Demand
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Untangling Data Deduplication
sponsored by Overland Storage
VIDEOCAST: In this videocast, analyst and industry veteran Arun Taneja uncovers some of the important basics and trends related to data deduplication.
Posted: 09 Jul 2008 | Premiered: 09 Jul 2008, 09:00 EDT (13:00 GMT)
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Total Cost Comparison: IT Decision-Maker Perspectives on EMC®, HP® and Network Appliance™ Storage Solutions in Enterprise VMware Environments
sponsored by NetApp
WHITE PAPER: Virtualization is one of the hottest trends in IT today and Vmware with its industry-leading server virtualization solutions, has been one of the major beneficiaries.
Posted: 08 Jul 2008 | Published: 01 Oct 2007
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Common Backup Configuration Mistakes
sponsored by EMC Partner Organization
VIDEOCAST: View this Videocast, featuring renowned storage expert, W. Curtis Preston, as he deconstructs the common backup system and points out certain mistakes that may be hampering your backup operations. View this Videocast to learn more.
Posted: 30 Jun 2008 | Premiered: 30 Jun 2008, 09:00 EDT (13:00 GMT)
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Comparing Deduplication Approaches: Technology Considerations for Enterprise Environments
sponsored by SEPATON
WHITE PAPER: Deduplication has become an essential tool to control exponential data growth. This article will describe the techniques being used today to deduplicate data and will highlight considerations for choosing the best technology for your environment.
Posted: 26 Jun 2008 | Published: 01 Jun 2008
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Symantec NetBackup (NBU) Design Best Practices with Data Domain
sponsored by Data Domain
WEBCAST: Many backup environments are being pushed to their limits, especially for Symantec NetBackup (NBU) customers. View this Webcast to learn about a new data deduplication solution that helps overcome these challenges and more.
Posted: 25 Jun 2008 | Premiered: Available On Demand
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Top Considerations When Installing a Distributed NAS & Branch Office Data Protection Solution
sponsored by Adaptec, Inc.
WEBCAST: In this Webcast, Don Chouinard, Director of the Snap Server Division of Adaptec, discusses how to overcome common issues that can make or break your multi-site storage solution.
Posted: 09 Jun 2008 | Premiered: Available On Demand
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IDC Q&A: Maximizing Data Protection with Disk-Based Backup
sponsored by Hewlett-Packard Company
WHITE PAPER: Traditional approaches to data backup and protection are being augmented into midsize and larger enterprises by new disk based storage technologies. This whitepaper discusses how you can maximize your data protection with disk based backups.
Posted: 04 Jun 2008 | Published: 01 Mar 2008
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NetBackup Disk Based Data Protection Options
sponsored by Symantec Corporation
WHITE PAPER: This paper explains the disk options and their capabilities as well as the other new features in NetBackup 6.5 that make up the Enterprise Disk Foundation, also it provides guidance in choosing the appropriate disk options for your environment.
Posted: 03 Jun 2008 | Published: 01 Oct 2007
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An Open Source Path to Virtualization: Providing World-class Performance While Reducing IT Complexity
sponsored by Intel Corporation
WHITE PAPER: This paper sheds light on the misconceptions about open-source virtualization solutions, provides a blueprint for how to deploy them, and illustrates how opting for open source is a good thing for your IT infrastructure.
Posted: 29 May 2008 | Published: 28 May 2008
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Disk vs. Tape: The Backup Battle
sponsored by EVault Inc., a Seagate Company
WEBCAST: As a data protection services manager and architect at a large investment bank, Brian Greenberg attempts to help clear up the misconceptions of each target, provide some hard cost analysis and draw from practical experience in this expert Webcast.
Posted: 29 May 2008 | Premiered: Available On Demand
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ProtecTIER: Changing the Game
sponsored by Diligent Technologies Corporation
PRODUCT LITERATURE: Diligent Technologies' ProtecTIER platform is the first enterprise-class disk-based data protection solution that enables customers to e?ectively increase the capacity of disk systems by 25 times or more.
Posted: 01 May 2008 | Published: 01 Jan 2005
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Disk-based Data Protection Options: The Changing Data Protection Landscape
sponsored by ExaGrid Systems, Inc.
WHITE PAPER: This paper will compare and contrast the benefits of all new disk-based data protection options to allow you to select the best technology for each of the data types to be protected in your environment.
Posted: 16 Apr 2008 | Published: 16 Apr 2008
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Considerations for Enterprise-Scale VTLs
sponsored by Diligent Technologies Corporation
WHITE PAPER: VTL solutions are taking hold in companies of all sizes, but not all VTLs are equipped to meet the requirements of enterprise data centers.
Posted: 03 Apr 2008 | Published: 01 Mar 2008
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IDC: Maintaining Business Continuity with Disk-Based Backup and Recovery Solutions
sponsored by Hewlett-Packard Company
WHITE PAPER: This IDC white paper describes the growing need for data backup and recovery solutions, the advantages of disk-based systems and the software required to manage these systems. Read this white paper to learn more.
Posted: 02 Apr 2008 | Published: 01 Mar 2008
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Best Practices: Using Advanced Backup to Disk to Maximize Performance
sponsored by Hewlett-Packard Company
WHITE PAPER: This white paper highlights an advanced backup solution that can help any organization get their data protection priorities in check. Read this white paper to learn more about this solution, how to use it without any pitfalls and the benefits it delivers.
Posted: 01 Apr 2008 | Published: 01 Jun 2007
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VIRTUAL TAPE LIBRARIES DEFINITION (continued): …  times and lower operating costs.

A special storage device manages less-frequently needed data so that it appears to be stored entirely on tape cartridges when some parts of it may actually be located in faster, hard disk storage. Virtual tape can be used with a hierarchical storage management (HSM) system in which data is moved as it falls through various usage thresholds to slower but less costly forms of storage media. Virtual tape may also be used as part of a storage area network … 
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