Tape Storage Virtualization
Tape storage virtualization can be divided into two categories: the tape media virtualization and the tape drive and library virtualization (VTL). Tape media virtualization resolves the problem of underutilized tape media; it saves tapes, tape libraries, and floor space. With tape media virtualization the amount of mounts are reduced.
A virtual tape library (VTL) is used typically for backup and recovery purposes. A VTL presents a storage component (usually hard disk storage) as tape libraries or tape drives for use with existing backup software. Virtualizing the disk storage as tape allows integration of VTLs with existing backup software and existing backup and recovery processes and policies. The benefits of such ...
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