10-16-2010 10:31 PM
Hi folks,
I am looking for a tape drive/ tape library emulator software...as i am looking to setup a small lab setup to try out a few netbackup 7 features before our purchase.
could you suggest which emulator s/w is available that could help me emulate a tape library with drives so that i can test drive netbackup 7.
your feedback would be very appreciated.
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10-17-2010 12:37 AM
This is a open source VTL soloution for Linux
http://sites.google.com/site/linuxvtl2/#description
Both project below does deduplication on file system level and are not VTL's:
lessfs – A high performance inline data deduplicating filesystem for Linux.
http://www.lessfs.com/wordpress/?p=1
Opendedup Develops SDFS, a file-system that does inline deduplication
http://www.opendedup.org/
10-17-2010 12:37 AM
This is a open source VTL soloution for Linux
http://sites.google.com/site/linuxvtl2/#description
Both project below does deduplication on file system level and are not VTL's:
lessfs – A high performance inline data deduplicating filesystem for Linux.
http://www.lessfs.com/wordpress/?p=1
Opendedup Develops SDFS, a file-system that does inline deduplication
http://www.opendedup.org/
10-17-2010 12:39 AM
More links in this thread:
https://www-secure.symantec.com/connect/forums/free-vtl-test-new-policies
10-17-2010 08:28 AM
For Windows based environment , you can try the one mentioned below
10-17-2010 06:33 PM
Super!
Thanks so much.
10-17-2010 11:29 PM
Have you used this software in Windows environment? If so, please write an article on it and put link here. It would be a great help for people who are just starting their way in backup solutions.
10-19-2010 06:06 AM
I'd suggest you to download official datasheets and technical papers - they are rather useful and detailed, step-by-step instructions for managing and using VTL.
Here:
http://www.starwindsoftware.com/starwind-virtual-tape-library-vtl-data-sheet
http://www.starwindsoftware.com/vtl-part-1-backup-or-restore-wizard
http://www.starwindsoftware.com/vtl-part-2-backup-exec
http://www.starwindsoftware.com/vtl-part-3-arcserve
http://www.starwindsoftware.com/vtl-part-4-data-protection-manager
It may ask you to put your name or an email, but it is free, secure and fast.
Best regards,
Lidiia