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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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Testing… One, Two Three
sponsored by Storage Decisions and Diligent Technologies Corporation
WHITE PAPER: This is the PowerPoint presentation of the Storage Decisions (New York 2008) session where a range of issues related to backup testing, highlight some of the most common testing oversights.
Posted: 01 Oct 2008 | Published: 01 Oct 2008
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Stand and Deliver Data Protection SLA's: Strategies for Developing Data Protection Service Level Agreements
sponsored by Storage Decisions and Diligent Technologies Corporation
WHITE PAPER: A data protection service level agreement is concerned with the agreed upon, measurable services of protecting a customer's data according to the requirements laid out in the agreement.
Posted: 01 Oct 2008 | Published: 01 Oct 2008
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ContentAware Data Deduplication: A Technical Review
sponsored by SEPATON
WHITE PAPER: This white paper will discuss the technology fundamentals of the product and how it can be used to save money, time and increase efficiency of backup and restore operations.
Posted: 24 Sep 2008 | Published: 23 Sep 2008
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Supercharging TSM Performance with an Enterprise VTL
sponsored by SEPATON
WHITE PAPER: This paper describes the ways that SEPATON technology enables customers to get the most value, efficiency, and performance from their TSM environments.
Posted: 24 Sep 2008 | Published: 23 Sep 2008
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Evaluating Enterprise-class VTLs
sponsored by Diligent Technologies Corporation
WHITE PAPER: This Product Profile, details the criteria recommended for comparing and contrasting enterprise-class SCO VTL solutions from different vendors.
Posted: 15 Sep 2008 | Published: 15 Sep 2008
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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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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 i365, 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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MAID and De-duplication: The Best of Both Worlds
sponsored by COPAN Systems
WHITE PAPER: The exponential growth of data and the corresponding challenges of data protection have made data de-duplication a viable option for dramatically reducing back-up storage needs while also providing data replication assistance for disaster recovery...
Posted: 30 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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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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IBM System X4: Delivering High Value through Scale Up
sponsored by IBM
WHITE PAPER: This IDC white paper explores the benefits of consolidation and virtualization, it shows how utilizing larger servers with scale-up architectures is a more cost effective approach to growing business needs.
Posted: 10 Jun 2008 | Published: 01 Jan 2008
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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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An Open Source Path to Virtualization: Providing World-class Performance While Reducing IT Complexity
sponsored by Intel Corporation
WHITE PAPER: This whitepaper 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 can benefit your IT infrastructure.
Posted: 29 May 2008 | Published: 28 May 2008
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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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All VTLs Are Not Created Equal: Considerations for Enterprise-Scale Virtual Tape Libraries
sponsored by Diligent Technologies Corporation
WHITE PAPER: Virtual Tape Library 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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The Benefits of Using Advanced Data Protection Solutions with VTLs
sponsored by Hewlett-Packard Company
WHITE PAPER: This white paper provides an in-depth understanding on how to integrate innovative data protection solutions with a VTL. Discover the benefits that can be achieved from doing so and learn how VTLs provide many more rewards than standard tape libraries.
Posted: 31 Mar 2008 | Published: 01 Dec 2007
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Beyond Virtual Tape Libraries: End-to-End Data Protection with Syncsort Disk-to-Disk Solutions
sponsored by Syncsort
WHITE PAPER: While VTL data storage has been a popular data protection solution in recent years, the VTL solution may be incomplete for long-term needs. Read this white paper to learn why D2D backup solutions are the ideal data protection technologies for y...
Posted: 28 Mar 2008 | Published: 01 Jan 2007
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Storage eZine: Disaster Recovery in Detail
sponsored by Disaster Recovery eZine - January 2008
WHITE PAPER: Whether you know it or not, your DR planning is only going to get tougher. So how do you combat this problem and keep your plans up to date? This eZine from Storage magazine contains a number of articles that can help ensure that your DR plan i...
Posted: 20 Mar 2008 | Published: 01 Dec 2007
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ESG - Understanding the Power of Data De-Duplication
sponsored by Diligent Technologies Corporation
WHITE PAPER: Data de-duplication has the power to revolutionize the data protection process by significantly reducing capacity requirements. Plagued by media hype and vendor FUD, this message can be easily lost. This paper serves as a primer on data de-duplication.
Posted: 29 Feb 2008 | Published: 01 Oct 2007
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Guidelines for the Evaluation of Enterprise De-Duplication Solutions: How to Navigate the Pitfalls and Hyperbole
sponsored by Diligent Technologies Corporation
WHITE PAPER: When it comes to data deduplication, the truth is often distorted. This white paper breaks through the hype and provides you with an outline on the principles of deduplication as well as tips for evaluating solutions. Read this white paper to learn...
Posted: 29 Feb 2008 | Published: 09 Oct 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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