Deduplication Overview - FalconStor
Deduplication Overview - FalconStor
Deduplication Overview - FalconStor
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Keeping it under control<br />
Flexibility. Not all data is alike; some<br />
types yield better deduplication results<br />
than others. With <strong>FalconStor</strong><br />
<strong>Deduplication</strong> you can choose from<br />
any combination of four deduplication<br />
methods to align deduplication<br />
processes with business goals and<br />
unique requirements.<br />
• Inline deduplication minimizes<br />
storage requirements. It is ideal for<br />
small storage configurations or<br />
environments where immediate<br />
replication is needed.<br />
• Post-process deduplication occurs<br />
after backup completes, therefore it<br />
can be scheduled to run at any time.<br />
A recommended best practice is to<br />
leverage post-process deduplication<br />
to minimize the initial backup time,<br />
and switch to inline deduplication for<br />
subsequent backups.<br />
• Concurrent deduplication starts<br />
when the first set of records is written<br />
so that it runs concurrently with<br />
backup. <strong>Deduplication</strong> engines work<br />
immediately, making optimal use of<br />
available CPU resources.<br />
• No dedupe is for data that does not<br />
deduplicate effectively, such as<br />
pre-compressed data or data<br />
exported to tape. Selectively turning<br />
off deduplication saves CPU cycles,<br />
helping you focus time and resources<br />
on data that provides the highest<br />
deduplication ratios and value.<br />
Scalability. Organizations need a<br />
deduplication solution that works<br />
today and is built for tomorrow. Some<br />
systems can only expand with a forklift<br />
upgrade, forcing IT teams to purchase<br />
additional equipment and capacity.<br />
With <strong>FalconStor</strong> <strong>Deduplication</strong>, you can<br />
scale capacity to the backup target disk<br />
pool and build backup architectures<br />
around deduplication. Repositories can<br />
start small and grow through clustering<br />
and storage expansion without the<br />
need for disruptive replacements,<br />
saving production and staff time.<br />
High Availability (HA). Because a<br />
consolidated deduplication repository<br />
includes large amounts of vital data, it<br />
cannot be vulnerable to single points<br />
of failure. <strong>FalconStor</strong> <strong>Deduplication</strong><br />
offers advanced HA backup nodes to<br />
enable failover for ongoing recovery.<br />
HA cluster deduplication nodes<br />
operate independently from backup<br />
nodes, enabling you to add nodes to<br />
meet tight backup windows and<br />
long-term retention requirements.<br />
Secure and Safe. Offsite replication is a<br />
must to ensure data protection and<br />
overall peace-of-mind. <strong>FalconStor</strong><br />
<strong>Deduplication</strong> includes WAN-optimized<br />
replication with compression and<br />
encryption to minimize network<br />
bandwidth needs and safeguard data<br />
integrity during transport.<br />
Tape Integration. To minimize the<br />
impact on backup procedures,<br />
<strong>FalconStor</strong> <strong>Deduplication</strong> technology<br />
directly integrates with physical tape.<br />
Advanced tape management<br />
functionality includes automated tape<br />
caching, multi-tape exports, and tape<br />
stacking to simplify operations,<br />
decrease media consumption, and<br />
shrink tape handling costs.<br />
Learn more<br />
about<br />
<strong>FalconStor</strong> VTL<br />
www.falconstor.com/vtl<br />
Our Products,<br />
Your Solution<br />
<strong>FalconStor</strong> <strong>Deduplication</strong> solutions include<br />
the <strong>FalconStor</strong>® Virtual Tape Library (VTL) and<br />
the <strong>FalconStor</strong>® File-interface <strong>Deduplication</strong><br />
System (FDS). These easy-to-deploy products<br />
are available in various form factors to fit the<br />
needs of any organization.<br />
• <strong>FalconStor</strong> VTL is the market-leading<br />
virtual tape solution unmatched in<br />
performance and scalability.<br />
• <strong>FalconStor</strong> FDS is one of the only<br />
scheduled, flexible, policy-based NFS/CIFS<br />
deduplication solutions available today.<br />
Learn more<br />
about<br />
<strong>FalconStor</strong> FDS<br />
www.falconstor.com/fds<br />
Corporate Headquarters<br />
United States<br />
tel +1.631.777.5188<br />
salesinfo@falconstor.com<br />
EMEA Headquarters<br />
France<br />
tel +33.1.3923.9550<br />
salesemea@falconstor.com<br />
Asia-Pacific Headquarters<br />
Singapore<br />
tel +65.6361.2450<br />
salesasia@falconstor.com<br />
Information in this document is provided “AS IS” without warranty of any kind, and is subject to change without notice by <strong>FalconStor</strong>, which assumes no responsibility<br />
for any errors or claims herein. Copyright © 2013 <strong>FalconStor</strong> Software. All rights reserved. <strong>FalconStor</strong> Software and <strong>FalconStor</strong> are registered trademarks of <strong>FalconStor</strong><br />
Software, Inc. in the United States and other countries. All other company and product names contained herein are or may be trademarks of the respective holder.<br />
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