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ALSO CALLED: VTL Software, Virtual Tape Library Software, VTL, Virtual Tape Library, 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 times and lower operating costs. A special storage device manages less-frequently needed data so that it appears to be stored entirely on  … 
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Virtual Tape Libraries Reports
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Data Deduplication FAQ
sponsored by Quantum Corporation
PODCAST: Join Founder and Lead Analyst of DCIG, Jerome Wendt as he answers the most common data deduplication questions he’s hearing today – including the technology’s  benefits, dedupe products to watch out for, target dedupe on a virtual tape library and more.
Posted: 23 Aug 2010 | Premiered: 23 Aug 2010

Quantum Corporation

Kronos Streamlines Backup, Eliminates Failures and Speeds Up Restores
sponsored by Quantum Corporation
CASE STUDY: With a large IT backbone and growing backup challenges, Kronos decided it needed to upgrade its data protection infrastructure. After evaluating several alternatives, the company chose to deploy Quantum’s Scalar i2000 enterprise tape library.
Posted: 08 Oct 2009 | Published: 08 Oct 2009

Quantum Corporation

Cornerstone Group Sees Six-Fold Reduction in Backup Time and Administration
sponsored by Quantum Corporation
CASE STUDY: The company’s previous tape system wasn’t meeting Cornerstone’s needs, particularly with 50 percent annual data growth. Cornerstone selected the Quantum Scalar i500 intelligent tape library platform due to its modularity, speed and the ability to move to LTO-4 tapes.
Posted: 08 Oct 2009 | Published: 08 Oct 2009

Quantum Corporation

Case Study: Lime Pictures Implements its Vision with Quantum StorNext
sponsored by Quantum Corporation
CASE STUDY: This case study highlights the challenges faced by an independent production company and the benefits achieved through the adoption of Quantum's StorNext digital workflow solution.
Posted: 18 Jun 2009 | Published: 18 Jun 2009

Quantum Corporation

Data Deduplication Approaches: Solving Today's Most Common Backup Problems
sponsored by Quantum Corporation
ANALYST REPORT: This Technology Brief discusses different approaches to data deduplication in the market today along with the pros and cons of each, and then matches some of the most common backup problems to a recommended deduplication approach. The brief close with a spotlight on Quantum's DXi7500 enterprise disk backup and replication system
Posted: 10 Jun 2009 | Published: 10 Jun 2009

Quantum Corporation

7 Ways Dell Compellent Optimizes VMware Server Virtualization
sponsored by Dell Compellent
WHITE PAPER: As enterprises turn to server virtualization to enhance IT flexibility while reducing costs, Server virtualization solutions such as VMware Infrastructure software are helping organizations achieve those goals by abstracting applications from physical resources. Read this paper for 7 Ways Dell Compellent Optimizes VMware Server Virtualization.
Posted: 09 Mar 2009 | Published: 09 Mar 2009

Dell Compellent

Seven Ways To Lower Storage TCO
sponsored by Dell Compellent
WHITE PAPER: Organizations of all types and sizes are under pressure to boost efficiency, cut costs and reduce power consumption. Dell Compellent Storage Center - a highly integrated, feature-rich data storage solution- was designed to lower data storage TCO. Read this whitepaper to find out how Dell Compellent can save save your company millions of dollars.
Posted: 04 Mar 2009 | Published: 04 Mar 2009

Dell Compellent

General Backup Purchasing Considerations
sponsored by Quantum Corporation
WHITE PAPER: This chapter discusses the process of evaluating and purchasing backup products. Also discussed are the issues to be aware of during this process, such as recovery deadlines, scalability, security, and more.
Posted: 17 Dec 2008 | Published: 17 Dec 2008

Quantum Corporation

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: 22 Jul 2008

Quantum Corporation

Experiencing Data De-Duplication: Improving Efficiency and Reducing Capacity Requirements
sponsored by Quantum Corporation
WHITE PAPER: ESG believes that data de-duplication will be one of this decade's most important new data protection technologies. But why? Download this white paper to find out and discover the most important aspects of data de-duplication.
Posted: 28 Jun 2007 | Published: 28 Jun 2007

Quantum Corporation

Experiencing Data De-Duplication: Improving Efficiency and Reducing Capacity Requirements - White Paper
sponsored by Quantum Corporation
WHITE PAPER: For years, we were mired in a deep data protection rut. We backed up the only way we knew how: nightly to tape. As for recovering data, we crossed our fingers and prayed we'd never actually be asked to do a restore.
Posted: 22 Feb 2007 | Published: 22 Feb 2007

Quantum Corporation

Virtual Tape Best Practices: No Data Center Required
sponsored by Quantum Corporation
WEBCAST: Please join noted storage industry analyst Dianne McAdam as she cuts through the virtual tape clutter and provides insight on how organizations of all sizes can implement solutions cost-effectively and within budget.
Posted: 21 Feb 2006 | Premiered: 21 Feb 2006

Quantum Corporation

Quantum Introduces Optyon In-line Data Compression for DX-Series Virtual Tape Libraries
sponsored by Quantum Corporation
PRODUCT LITERATURE: With its DX-Series product line, Quantum was first to market with a virtual tape solution targeted at open systems environments.
Posted: 24 Jul 2005 | Published: 24 Jul 2005

Quantum Corporation

DX30
sponsored by Quantum Corporation
PRODUCT LITERATURE: Industry analyst Steve Kenniston discusses the Quantum DX30's entrance into the backup world. He discusses the definitions of disk-to-disk backup,as well as "virtual tape libraries," as well as the advantages for network architects.
Posted: 12 Jan 2004 | Published: 12 Jan 2004

Quantum Corporation

How to Create a Nimble Backup Architecture for Your Data Center
sponsored by Quantum Corporation
WHITE PAPER: This addendum in three parts discusses such subjects as choosing your tape format, building scalability and flexibility into your architecture, and the utilization of virtual tape libraries/disk-based backup devices.
Posted: 12 Jan 2004 | Published: 12 Jan 2004

Quantum Corporation
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VIRTUAL TAPE LIBRARIES DEFINITION (continued): …  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 (SAN) where less-frequently used or archived data can be managed by a single virtual tape server for a number of networked computers. A virtual tape system offloads from the main computer the processing involved in deciding whether data should be … 
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