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May 24, 2013

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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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Straight Talk About Disk Backup, Part 2: Disk Staging sponsored by ExaGrid Systems, Inc. WEBCAST: In this webcast, you will learn about something called disk staging, the frustrations of backing up and using tape as a primary backup media, and the solution to alleviate the headaches of costly and complicated Band-Aid methods to backing up with tape. Posted: 22 May 2013 \| Premiered: Feb 7, 2013 TOPICS: Backups \| Data Deduplication \| Disk Backups \| Tape Backups \| Tape Drives \| Tape Libraries

Making The Business Value Case for Tape Technology sponsored by Iron Mountain EBOOK: This interactive eBook explores best practices for data management and dives into two questions answering, how are current data management programs preforming relative to best practices? And what are the implications for backup and recovery practices moving forward? Posted: 03 May 2013 \| Published: 20 Mar 2013 TOPICS: Backups \| Storage Management \| Tape Backups \| Tape Drives \| Virtual Tape Libraries

ESG: Cloud Storage: the Next Frontier for Tape sponsored by Oracle Corporation WHITE PAPER: Read this white paper and learn how tape—when run and used optimally in the cloud—is pretty much guaranteed to cost less per GB (OPEX and CAPEX) than equivalently well-run disk would cost. Posted: 01 May 2013 \| Published: 30 Apr 2013 TOPICS: Cloud Backup \| Cloud Computing \| Cloud Management \| Cloud Security \| Cloud Storage \| Cloud Storage Services \| Storage Management \| Storage Security \| Tape Backups \| Tape Drives \| Tape Libraries

LTFS Hits the Mark in Media & Entertainment: An In-Depth Introduction to LTFS for Digital Media sponsored by The LTO Program WHITE PAPER: Check out this comprehensive report to learn about the role of LTFS in digital media in 2013. Posted: 11 Mar 2013 \| Published: 07 Mar 2013 TOPICS: Content Archiving \| Content Delivery \| Content Management \| Disk Backups \| Disk Storage Systems \| Storage Efficiency \| Storage Media \| Tape Backups \| Tape Drives \| Tape Libraries

GET THE FACTS: LTO Tape Reliability Saves sponsored by The LTO Program WHITE PAPER: Access this one-page data sheet to get the facts on the savings you could realize with LTO tape. Posted: 07 Mar 2013 \| Published: 07 Mar 2013 TOPICS: Backups \| Disk Backups \| Disk Drives \| Disk Storage Systems \| Storage Media \| Tape Backups \| Tape Drives

TechTalk Podcast: Analyst Jon Toigo discusses tape media today sponsored by Iron Mountain PODCAST: In this exclusive podcast, expert Jon Toigo provides a glimpse into the tape landscape, analyzing its changing role in the data center and what's in store for the future. Hear about options and best practices for tape encryption as well as steps you can take to optimize the performance of this media. Posted: 11 Feb 2013 \| Premiered: Jan 24, 2013 TOPICS: Data Loss Prevention (DLP) \| Data Recovery \| Data Storage \| Disaster Recovery \| Storage Media \| Tape Backups \| Tape Drives \| Tape Libraries

Simple, Secure, Smart Tape Storage Management: StorageTek Tape Analytics sponsored by Oracle Corporation UK Ltd WEBCAST: Oracle's StorageTek Tape Analytics software simplifies tape storage management because it takes a proactive approach to eliminate library, drive, and media errors thorough an intelligent monitoring software application available exclusively for Oracle's StorageTek tape libraries. Check out this informative webcast to learn more. Posted: 28 Dec 2012 \| Premiered: Oct 25, 2012 TOPICS: Oracle (Product) \| Storage Capacity \| Storage Optimization \| Tape Backups \| Tape Drive Controllers \| Tape Drives \| Tape Heads \| Tape Libraries \| TCO

Oracle StorageTek Tape Storage—A ClearWinner Over IBM sponsored by Oracle Corporation UK Ltd WHITE PAPER: This white paper compares Oracle's enterprise tape offerings to the latest IBM enterprise tape offerings and describes how Oracle's industry-leading capacity, performance and flexibility can help IT organizations manage complexity, control costs, and deliver on service level agreements. Posted: 17 Dec 2012 \| Published: 31 Dec 2012 TOPICS: Oracle (Product) \| Storage Capacity \| Storage Optimization \| Tape Backups \| Tape Drive Controllers \| Tape Drives \| Tape Heads \| Tape Libraries \| TCO

LTO 6 vs LTO 5 Comparative Performance White Paper sponsored by IBM WHITE PAPER: This white paper describes the performance of the IBM System Storage LTO Ultrium 6 tape drive (LTO-6 tape drive) working on open systems environments. Read now to learn more. Posted: 03 Dec 2012 \| Published: 28 Sep 2012 TOPICS: Tape Backups \| Tape Drive Controllers \| Tape Drives \| Tape Heads \| Tape Libraries

Introducing Oracle Storage Tek SL150 sponsored by ORACLE APAC WEBCAST: Oracle's StorageTek SL150 modular tape library is the first scalable tape library for entry to mid-sized companies. This webcast explores the benefits the SL150 can bring to your mid-size organization. Watch now to learn more. Posted: 23 Oct 2012 \| Premiered: Oct 23, 2012 TOPICS: Oracle (Product) \| Small Businesses \| SMBs \| Tape Backups \| Tape Drive Controllers \| Tape Drives \| Tape Heads \| Tape Libraries

Oracle StorageTek Tape Storage—A Clear Winner Over IBM sponsored by Oracle Corporation WHITE PAPER: This white paper compares Oracle's enterprise tape offerings to the latest IBM enterprise tape offerings and describes how Oracle's industry-leading capacity, performance and flexibility can help IT organizations manage complexity, control costs, and deliver on service level agreements. Posted: 15 Oct 2012 \| Published: 31 Dec 2011 TOPICS: Oracle (Product) \| Storage Capacity \| Storage Optimization \| Tape Backups \| Tape Drive Controllers \| Tape Drives \| Tape Heads \| Tape Libraries \| TCO

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

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: 26 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

Tape Vaulting: What You Need to Know About Tape Backup and Archiving sponsored by Iron Mountain PRESENTATION TRANSCRIPT: Check out this expert presentation transcript with storage industry analyst Lauren Whitehouse to learn about recent developments in tape that are keeping it relevant. 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

Backup Partner Criteria for Smart Partnerships 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

Risk Management: How Vulnerable is Your Backup Media? 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

Examining IBM Innovation at Both Ends of the Storage Spectrum- Part 1: Tape sponsored by The 451 Group WHITE PAPER: Find proof that tape isn't dead by checking out this research conducted by The 451 Group, a leading global analyst and data company. This October, 2012 white paper contains the findings of The 451 Group's recent visit to IBM's research facility in Zurich and presents 451 Research's opinion of IBM's innovations and activities in the tape space. Posted: 02 Nov 2012 \| Published: 08 Oct 2012 TOPICS: Data Storage \| Disk Backups \| Disk Storage Systems \| Storage Media \| Tape Backups \| Tape Drives \| Tape Libraries

Tape Vaulting: What You Need to Know About Tape Backup and Archiving sponsored by Spectra Logic Corporation EGUIDE: Check out this FAQ guide to stay up on the current state of tape backup technology. Posted: 12 Sep 2012 \| Published: 03 May 2012 TOPICS: Backups \| Data Management \| Data Security \| Data Storage \| Storage Infrastructure \| Storage Management \| Storage Security \| Tape Backups \| Tape Drives \| Tape Heads

The Resurgence of Tape: Recent Developments in Tape Storage Systems sponsored by Fujifilm Recording Media USA, Inc. EGUIDE: In this SearchDataBackup.com EGuide, storage gurus Rich Castagna, Andrew Burton and Terri McClure discuss the current landscape of the tape market and its continuing role in the data center. Read on to learn about LTFS and LTO-5, recent developments in tape systems, tape’s contribution in the cloud and much more. Posted: 12 Sep 2012 \| Published: 01 Nov 2011 TOPICS: Backups \| Data Center Management \| Storage Management \| Storage Security \| Tape Backups \| Tape Drives \| Tape Libraries

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

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: 01 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 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

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: 07 Jun 2011 TOPICS: Data Center Management \| Email Archiving \| Storage Management \| Tape Backups \| Tape Drives \| Tape Libraries

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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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