Dedup variable length segments: which apps/file types profit?
Hi folks, the question came up whether there are any guidelines on what type of files and which applications profit from a better dedup ratio using variable length segments or is it purely trial and error by evaluating the job details etc? Any comments are appreciated :) Bert
Don't Get Duped by Dedupe
If you are evaluating dedupe solutions, the dedupe ratios claimed by dedupe vendors are bound to intrigue you. I have seen claims of dedupe rates as high as 50:1 and I am sure there are claims of even higher dedupe than that. Are such dedupe rates realistic? Speaking truthfully, yes, but one must understand the assumptions and the math behind such high dedupe rates.
