will deduplication work with tapes?

sri_vani · ‎07-30-2013

We would to implement deduplication on our site.

It is a small site and no disk media..all we have is tapes.

will deduplication work with tapes?If yes what is the best approach..

Marianne · ‎07-30-2013

No. Dedupe works with disk only.

Various dedupe methods are available - either NBU Media server dedupe (MSDP) or 3rd party dedupe appliances via OST.

Have a look at this TN - you will understand that dedupe can only be done to disk....
http://www.symantec.com/docs/HOWTO84138

sri_vani · ‎07-31-2013

Hi Maria

Thanx for your reply..

I will go thru the given links..

One of my collegue informed me that client deduplication is possible with is that true.

Thanks again..

Marianne · ‎07-31-2013

Yes, client deduplication is possible with NetBackup MSDP and with NBU Appliances.

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