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[Veritas-bu] virtual tape library vs disk storage unit

2006-01-31 16:33:35
Subject: [Veritas-bu] virtual tape library vs disk storage unit
From: cheryl.king AT intrado DOT com (King, Cheryl)
Date: Tue, 31 Jan 2006 14:33:35 -0700
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I attached some notes I took from previous disk backup discussions on
this Email list.  Hope it helps.

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From: veritas-bu-admin AT mailman.eng.auburn DOT edu
[mailto:veritas-bu-admin AT mailman.eng.auburn DOT edu] On Behalf Of Bob Stump
Sent: Tuesday, January 31, 2006 11:56 AM
To: veritas-bu AT mailman.eng.auburn DOT edu
Subject: [Veritas-bu] virtual tape library vs disk storage unit

I do not understand the advantages/disadvantages between using a disk
farm as a virtual tape library as opposed to a simple disk storage unit.
Which makes better use of the available space and which is easier to
maintain...etc.


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