Target dedupe discards data after it enters the system, often acting as a plug-and-play solution. Source dedupe, however, identifies duplicates on the client itself, sending only unique data. This drastically reduces data transfer, often leading to faster backups despite client-side processing. #SourceDedupe #TargetDedupe #DataBackup #IT #StorageSolutions
Early deduplication products suffered from severe performance issues. One appliance with 400MB/s input had only 10MB/s output, a 90% dedupe tax due to scattered data storage. Bad design, but thankfully addressed. #DataDeduplication #TechHistory #StorageSolutions #PerformanceIssues
Discover how cryptographic hashing (SHA-1, SHA-256) creates unique fingerprints for data chunks. If two chunks share the same fingerprint, they are identical, allowing for efficient duplicate removal. #DataDeduplication #Hashing #Cybersecurity #TechExplained
Spending 40X or 30X more on backup storage than production storage? That's a tough sell. Consider the power, cooling, and floor space costs too. Deduplication is key. #StorageSolutions #ITManagement #DataBackup #CostSavings
Implementing source deduplication required a complete backup product overhaul, like switching from NetBackup to Avamar. This 'forklift upgrade' meant discarding existing systems, a major hurdle. #SourceDeduplication #BackupStrategy #ITChallenges #DataManagement
When evaluating data products, focus on restore performance—that's the critical metric. One dedupe product offered 400MB/s input but only 10MB/s output. Performance truly matters. #DataStorage #TechTips #Performance #Deduplication
Discover the surprising origin of Avamar, a leading deduplication product. Its name, 'sea of availability,' hints at its innovative approach to data management. #Avamar #Deduplication #DataStorage #TechHistory #IT
Stop sending redundant data! Source-side deduplication identifies and removes duplicates on the client before transmission. This dramatically speeds up data transfer by minimizing what travels over the wire. #DataTransfer #Deduplication #TechTips #Optimization #Networking
After 30 years in backup, one technology stands out: deduplication. It has fundamentally reshaped backup architecture, enabling countless innovations. It's not even close. #Deduplication #BackupTechnology #DataStorage #ITIndustry
With skyrocketing data growth and application sizes, performing full backups in a weekend is a massive challenge. Learn how deduplication and cost-effective disk solutions are transforming backup strategies. #BackupStorage #DataGrowth #Deduplication #ITChallenges #DiskBackup
Source deduplication systems offer scalable data backups. Eliminate duplicate data before it's sent over the WAN, ideal for internet-based backups of laptops and mobile phones. #SourceDeduplication #DataBackup #Scalability #WANOptimization #TechSolutions
Tired of sending duplicate data? Source-side deduplication eliminates redundant data on the client before it even hits the wire, saving bandwidth and speeding up backups. Learn why this scalable approach is superior. #SourceDedupe #DataBackup #NetworkEfficiency #TechExplained #ITSolutions
Deduplication isn't just for spinning disks. It works across flash, object storage, and more, optimizing backup and protection storage efficiency without relying on tape. #DataDeduplication #BackupStorage #TechExplained #StorageSolutions #Cloud
Dedupe ratios are often misleading. Some companies inflated theirs by treating every backup as a full, or even encouraged full backups just to boost the metric. Don't fall for the nonsense. #DataDeduplication #BackupStrategy #TechExplained #Storage
Is deduplication just compression? Think again. Deduplication finds identical data segments across ALL sources and time, keeping one copy but referencing others. Compression squeezes a single object. It's file system level, far more complex. #Deduplication #DataCompression #TechExplained #StorageSolutions #ITBasics
What is data deduplication, and why does Curtis call it the single most important development in backup over the last 30 years? In this encore episode, W. Curtis Preston and Prasanna Malaiyandi break down exactly how dedupe works, why it's not the same as compression, and why the fine print…
Discover how deduplication revolutionized the backup industry. By storing only one copy of identical data segments, it dramatically reduces storage needs and costs, making large backups feasible even with massive data growth. #Deduplication #BackupTechnology #DataStorage #ITSolutions #TechInnovation
What is data deduplication? In this encore episode, Curtis Preston and Prasanna Malaiyandi break down exactly how dedupe works and why it changed backup forever. We're bringing this one back from the Backup to Basics series because it's one of the episodes listeners came back to again and again —…
Hackers harvest old passwords. Don't run unsupported software. At minimum, disable it. Best practice: remove it completely. Secure your systems. #PasswordSecurity #CyberSecurityTips #TechSafety #LegacySoftware
Physical access trumps all digital defenses. Even the best cybersecurity fails if someone can walk into your building. Security starts with controlling entry. #Cybersecurity #PhysicalSecurity #AccessControl #InfoSec
Discover how AI can help manage and monitor compliance rules within Google Workspace and other systems. Learn about setting up alerts for changes to compliance rules to ensure better security and adherence. #ComplianceRules #AIinBusiness #GoogleWorkspace #Cybersecurity #TechTips
When using SSO like Okta, should admin accounts for production and backup systems (like RedCap) be separate? Experts say no such thing as overkill for admin accounts. Treat them differently. #AdminSecurity #SSO #Okta #Cybersecurity #BestPractices
Discover how Device-Bound Session Credentials (DBSC) and context-aware access work together to secure your highly sensitive accounts. Authentication tied to your session for robust protection. #DBSC #CyberSecurity #Authentication #Privacy #TechExplained
Streamline security with a central identity provider. Enforce password rotation, MFA, and character requirements across all SaaS apps, preventing outdated or weak passwords. #IdentityManagement #Cybersecurity #SSO #MFA #SaaS