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May 25, 2012

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Tape Drives
ALSO CALLED: Magnetic Tape Drives, Drives DEFINITION: A tape drive is a device that stores computer data on magnetic tape, especially for backup and archiving purposes. Like an ordinary tape recorder, a tape drive records data on a loop of flexible celluloid-like material that can be read and also erased. Tape drives work either by using a traditional helical scan where the recording and playback heads touch the tape, or linear tape technology, where … Definition continues below.
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Tape Storage Systems Continue to Evolve with Long-Term Data Archiving Functionality sponsored by Spectra Logic Corporation EGUIDE: This tutorial will cover the latest developments in tape storage systems and review the major differences between backup software vs. archiving software. The benefits of tape storage systems, including long-term data archiving will also be discussed. Posted: 17 May 2012 \| Published: 17 May 2012 TOPICS: Backups \| Data Recovery \| Data Replication \| Storage Security \| Tape Backups \| Tape Drive Controllers \| Tape Drives \| Tape Heads \| Tape Libraries

E-Guide: The birth of Tape NAS sponsored by Iron Mountain EGUIDE: This expert resource explains how tape NAS allows you to utilize LTFS for file access. Posted: 09 May 2012 \| Published: 09 May 2012 TOPICS: Backups \| Content Management \| NAS \| Storage Management \| Tape Backups \| Tape Drives \| Tape Libraries

E-Brief: Tape Today: Backup, Archiving and Vaulting sponsored by Iron Mountain EBRIEF: Learn the finer points of tape vaulting and the differences between backup and archiving in this expert resource. Posted: 08 May 2012 \| Published: 08 May 2012 TOPICS: Backups \| Data Management \| Data Replication \| Data Security \| Storage Management \| Tape Backups \| Tape Drives

Tape Storage Future Directions and the Data Explosion sponsored by IBM and Intel WHITE PAPER: It’s time to bring your views of tape up to date as the future for tape technology has never been brighter. Today’s tape technologies combined with disk technologies in a strategic blended implementation can help users address a myriad of objectives including performance, compliance, security, cost, energy consumption, archive and data protection. Posted: 08 May 2012 \| Published: 08 May 2012 TOPICS: Compliance Best Practices \| Disk Backups \| Disk Drive Controllers \| Disk Drives \| Disk Mirroring \| Disk Storage Systems \| Disk-to-Disk Backup \| Disk-to-Disk-to-Tape \| Tape Backups \| Tape Drive Controllers \| Tape Drives \| Tape Heads \| Tape Libraries

Express Tape Storage Solutions from IBM sponsored by IBM and Intel WHITE PAPER: This solution brief discusses the backup and archive challenges that SMBs face and how tape storage solutions from IBM help companies cost-effectively ensure continuous operations, solve backup and archive problems, and address regulatory compliance. Posted: 08 May 2012 \| Published: 08 May 2012 TOPICS: Backups \| SMBs \| Storage Best Practices \| Storage Capacity \| Storage Optimization \| Tape Backups \| Tape Drive Controllers \| Tape Drives \| Tape Heads \| Tape Libraries

Transitioning from Tape to a Disk Backup Appliance sponsored by EMC Corporation EGUIDE: This SearchStorage.com E-Guide is here to help you make the transition from tape to disk as smooth as possible. Read on as backup expert Brien Posey offers insight into the 7 steps that you need to follow in order to have a fast, stress-free transition. Posted: 04 May 2012 \| Published: 04 May 2012 TOPICS: Disk Backups \| Disk Drive Controllers \| Disk Drives \| Disk Storage Systems \| Tape Backups \| Tape Drive Controllers \| Tape Drives \| Tape Heads \| Tape Libraries

LTO-5 Drives and Media sponsored by Spectra Logic Corporation WEBCAST: Tape has proved its worth yet again with LTO-5: Find out how to realize a range of benefits including energy efficiency, accessibility and reliability. Posted: 01 May 2012 \| Premiered: 01 May 2012 TOPICS: Content Management \| Data Management \| Storage Capacity \| Storage Devices \| Storage Efficiency \| Storage Management \| Tape Backups \| Tape Drives \| Tape Libraries

Looking beyond LTO-5 with LTO-6 and LTFS sponsored by Spectra Logic Corporation WEBCAST: Learn why and how tape is still a viable storage technology in this video about LTO-6 and LTFS. Posted: 30 Apr 2012 \| Premiered: 30 Apr 2012 TOPICS: Hard Disks \| Storage Capacity \| Storage Devices \| Storage Hardware \| Storage Management Software \| Tape Backups \| Tape Drives

Expert Video: Cloud vs. Tape Backup sponsored by Iron Mountain VIDEO: Check out this video today for a breakdown of cloud and tape-based backups, and discover the role each should play in today's data-driven IT. Posted: 30 Apr 2012 \| Premiered: 30 Apr 2012 TOPICS: Cloud Backup \| Cloud Management \| Cloud Storage \| Data Loss Prevention (DLP) \| Data Management \| Data Security \| Data Storage \| Storage Infrastructure \| Storage Management \| Tape Backups \| Tape Drives \| Tape Libraries

Enterprise Strategy Group Lab Video: Spectra T50e and T120 sponsored by Spectra Logic Corporation WEBCAST: Check out this ESG video today to explore the current state of tape and backup operations in data-driven IT. Posted: 30 Apr 2012 \| Premiered: 30 Apr 2012 TOPICS: Backups \| Content Management \| Data Management \| Data Security \| Data Storage \| Storage Infrastructure \| Storage Management \| Storage Security \| Storage Spending \| Tape Backups \| Tape Drives \| Tape Libraries

How LTO-6 Will Save the Data Center sponsored by Spectra Logic Corporation WHITE PAPER: This white paper featuring insight from Storage Switzerland Senior Analyst George Crump breaks down the upcoming release of tape's LTO-6. Posted: 30 Apr 2012 \| Published: 30 Apr 2012 TOPICS: Backups \| Content Management \| Data Management \| Data Security \| Data Storage \| Storage Infrastructure \| Storage Management \| Storage Security \| Tape Backups \| Tape Drives \| Tape Libraries

Tape Drive Technology Comparison sponsored by Spectra Logic Corporation WHITE PAPER: This white paper is your ticket to understanding the latest that tape technology has to offer. Read on to discover why tape is still plays a valuable role in today's data center. Posted: 30 Apr 2012 \| Published: 30 Apr 2012 TOPICS: Backups \| Content Management \| Data Security \| Data Storage \| Storage Infrastructure \| Storage Management \| Storage Security \| Tape Backups \| Tape Drives \| Tape Libraries

Tape Drive Technology Comparison sponsored by Spectra Logic Corporation WHITE PAPER: Check out this white paper for a breakdown of currently available tape technologies, and discover what upgrades tape has received in order to remain a valuable part of today's data center. Also included is a side-by-side comparison of several of today's tape solutions, and insight as to what challenges still exist regarding tape. Posted: 09 Apr 2012 \| Published: 09 Apr 2012 TOPICS: Backups \| Content Management \| Data Security \| Data Storage \| Storage Infrastructure \| Storage Management \| Tape Backups \| Tape Drives \| Tape Libraries

LTO tape technology continues to evolve with LTO 5 sponsored by Spectra Logic Corporation EGUIDE: Read this E-Guide today to discover why tape still plays a vital role in today's data-driven IT. Posted: 09 Apr 2012 \| Published: 09 Apr 2012 TOPICS: Backups \| Content Management \| Data Security \| Data Storage \| Storage Infrastructure \| Storage Management \| Storage Systems \| Tape Backups \| Tape Drives \| Tape Libraries

LTO-6 Tape Drive Pre-Purchase Program sponsored by Spectra Logic Corporation WHITE PAPER: Check out this brief white paper to learn how you can gain access to the first available shipments of tape's upcoming LTO-6 release. Posted: 09 Apr 2012 \| Published: 09 Apr 2012 TOPICS: Backups \| Content Management \| Data Security \| Data Storage \| Storage Infrastructure \| Storage Management \| Storage Security \| Tape Backups \| Tape Drives \| Tape Libraries

Best Practices for Mid‐Market Backup: Have You Looked at Tape Lately? sponsored by Spectra Logic Corporation WHITE PAPER: Check out this white paper to discover why tape may be the best available backup option for today's small and midsize business (SMB). Posted: 09 Apr 2012 \| Published: 09 Apr 2012 TOPICS: Backups \| Content Management \| Data Security \| Data Storage \| Storage Infrastructure \| Storage Management \| Storage Security \| Tape Backups \| Tape Drives \| Tape Libraries

LTO Roadmap: LTO‐6 and Beyond sponsored by Spectra Logic Corporation WHITE PAPER: Recent developments to tape technology, namely the upcoming release of LTO-6, have breathed new life into this aging backup medium. Check out this white paper today to learn why these developments will make tape an affordable and reliable alternative to disk storage. Posted: 04 Apr 2012 \| Published: 04 Apr 2012 TOPICS: Backups \| Content Management \| Data Security \| Data Storage \| Storage Infrastructure \| Storage Management \| Storage Security \| Tape Backups \| Tape Drives \| Tape Libraries

The Data Archive Challenge: What’s Your Game Plan? sponsored by Horison Information Strategies WHITE PAPER: Learn how you can overcome the challenges associated with effectively archiving information in today's data-intensive IT environments. Learn about different types of archiving strategies, discover an emerging method known as hierarchical storage management (HSM), receive a step-by-step guide for building a long-term, scalable data archive and more. Posted: 15 Mar 2012 \| Published: 15 Mar 2012 TOPICS: Content Management \| Data Management \| Data Security \| Data Storage \| Disk Drives \| Storage Infrastructure \| Storage Management \| Storage Security \| Tape Drives

Clipper NotesTM: In Search of the Long-Term Archiving Solution – Tape Delivers Significant TCO Advantage over Disk sponsored by Oracle Corporation WHITE PAPER: Putting to rest many of the claims that tape has passed its prime, this Clipper Note from The Clipper Group confirms that tape can be an important cost-saving storage technology for long-term archiving of big files in a tiered storage architecture. Posted: 11 Mar 2012 \| Published: 11 Mar 2012 TOPICS: Data Center Management \| Email Archiving \| Storage Management \| Tape Backups \| Tape Drives \| Tape Libraries

Tape Vaulting: What You Need to Know About Tape Backup and Archiving sponsored by Iron Mountain PRESENTATION TRANSCRIPT: Check out this presentation transcript featuring insight from ESG Senior Analyst David Chapa for today's best tape vaulting practices. Find out the cost of available tape vaulting services, learn how offsite tape storage costs are determined, discover how to negotiate SLAs and whether or not to encrypt tapes before shipping them offsite. Posted: 05 Mar 2012 \| Published: 05 Mar 2012 TOPICS: Data Encryption \| Data Loss Prevention (DLP) \| Data Management \| Data Security \| Data Storage \| Storage Management Services \| Storage Security \| Storage Service Providers \| Tape Backups \| Tape Drives \| Tape Libraries

Finding the Perfect Backup Partner sponsored by Iron Mountain WHITE PAPER: Check out this white paper to discover how an offsite storage partner can be the answer to your content security and storage challenges. Learn about the advantages associated with offsite storage, discover how to define your needs and find the best potential backup partner you can, receive 4 key questions to ask regarding storage partners and more. Posted: 01 Mar 2012 \| Published: 01 Mar 2012 TOPICS: Backups \| Data Security \| Data Storage \| Remote Backups \| Storage Management \| Storage Security \| Storage Service Providers \| Tape Backups \| Tape Drives \| Tape Libraries

Less is More: Risk Management and Your Backup Plan sponsored by Iron Mountain WHITE PAPER: Check out this white paper for tips to help you securely manage backup and recovery processes. Discover the importance of developing a chain of custody when it comes to data, learn how authorization and access restrictions can help keep your information secure, and receive best practices for choosing an offsite data backup/protection partner. Posted: 01 Mar 2012 \| Published: 01 Mar 2012 TOPICS: Data Loss Prevention (DLP) \| Data Management \| Data Migration \| Data Security \| Data Storage \| Remote Backups \| Storage Security \| Storage Service Providers \| Tape Backups \| Tape Drives \| Tape Libraries \| Transportation Management

BackupCare "Lights-Out" Backup Assistance sponsored by Iron Mountain DATA SHEET: As IT becomes increasingly-global, managing remote offices and data centers is becoming a sizable challenge for administrators and organizations with already dwindling budgets. There is, however, a solution. Check out this white paper to learn exactly what it is. Posted: 01 Mar 2012 \| Published: 01 Mar 2012 TOPICS: Content Management \| Data Loss Prevention (DLP) \| Data Management \| Data Recovery \| Data Security \| Data Storage \| Storage Management \| Storage Security \| Tape Backups \| Tape Drives \| Tape Libraries

Interactive Classroom: Tape and Tape Vaulting sponsored by Iron Mountain VIRTUAL SEMINAR: This interactive classroom is designed to help get you up to speed on the latest in tape technology developments within the storage media market. Discover criteria for choosing an offsite tape storage service, the evolution of LTO, what you need to know about tape archiving and more. Posted: 29 Feb 2012 \| Premiered: 29 Feb 2012 TOPICS: Backups \| Content Management \| Data Security \| Data Storage \| Storage Infrastructure \| Storage Management \| Storage Security \| Tape Backups \| Tape Drives \| Tape Libraries

Where is Tape in Your Backup Mix? sponsored by Iron Mountain WHITE PAPER: Read this white paper to learn where tape stands today among other storage media, and discover where tape may fit into your backup infrastructure. Posted: 29 Feb 2012 \| Published: 29 Feb 2012 TOPICS: Backups \| Content Management \| Data Security \| Data Storage \| Storage Infrastructure \| Storage Management \| Storage Security \| Tape Backups \| Tape Drives

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TAPE DRIVES DEFINITION (continued): … the heads never actually touch the tape. Drives can be rewinding, where the device issues a rewind command at the end of a session, or non-rewinding. Rewinding devices are most commonly used when a tape is to be unmounted at the end of a session after batch processing of large amounts of data (payroll is the classic example). Non-rewinding devices are useful for incremental backups and other applications where new files are added to the end of the previous session's files. A benefit of a tape drive backup is that tapes have a large capacity for storing data and are very economical when compared …
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