Deduplicating VTLs fit better into NBU sites.  TSM's progressive
incremental methodology already reduces the data stream, making deduping
VTLs less of a "win", though it can still be beneficial.  My point is that
VTL vendors may not look as positively on TSM as they do on other
less-efficient backup solutions, because they don't sell as much VTL
product to them.  IMHO.
..Paul

> A VTL vendor said he is seeing a number of mid-sized businesses
> migrating from TSM to NBU (Symantec). Do you think this is true? My
> concern is that the pool of support techs will shrink and put us in a
> bind.
>
> Regards,
> Orin
>
> Orin Rehorst
> Port of Houston
>