Learning Guides:Data Backup
Tape backup - Data Backup
Tape backup technology provides low-cost long-term data storage. Although backup performance is slower than disk, users of tape backup can store a large volume of data at a relatively low price.
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07 Aug 2007
Article - Tape is the quintessential backup technology, providing cost-effective, long-term data storage for all business types and sizes. Although performance is relatively slow, tape fits well into the storage architecture allowing users to store a large volume...
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How to destroy data on backup tapes
Tip - This tip offers guidelines for destroying data on backup tapes, with information about degaussing, tape cartridge destruction, tape reuse and record keeping.
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What you need to know about LTO-4 tape
Tip - This tip provides an overview of the Linear Tape-Open update to LTO-4, detailing its new features and what you need to consider before upgrading to LTO-4.
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Troubleshooting automated tape libraries
Tip - Between shared libraries, LAN free backups, HBAs, drivers and firmware, many things can cause an automated tape library to function unpredictably. Learn how to troubleshoot automated tape library problems.