SLP from VTL to VTL - Optimize Duplication?
Hi,
I have a question regarding SLP and optimize duplication.I have 2 VTL's located in 2 different location under the same NetBackup domain. The VTL is actually create on a HP StoreOnce device whi...
Hi,
The storeonce has optimized duplication if used as an OST device, but not when used as VTL.
http://www.symantec.com/business/support/library/BUSINESS/xCL/TECH76495/nbu_7x_hcl.html#ost_secondary_storage_solutions-ost_storage_servers-ost_storage_servers_-_vendor_compatibility-hp
This is because when you write to a VTL, NetBackup thinks its a tape, so it will treat it as a tape. Duplications will read and write the entire image via the media servers.
