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Virtual tape libraries

Virtual tape libraries (VTLs) overcome the traditional speed and reliability issues that have plagued tape for decades, but there are a number of issues to consider before deploying a VTL.



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How to implement virtual tape libraries
This section of our Backup Best Practices guide offers a series of best practices that can help avoid common implementation mistakes and get the most from VTL technology.


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Three reasons to avoid virtual tape libraries
Virtual tape libraries (VTLs) are very popular for backup, but there are drawbacks to using them, too.

How to develop a VTL data retention strategy
For VTL users, having a data retention strategy is crticial. Unlike with tape libraries, the space available for backups in a VTL is a finite resource.

Integrate a virtual tape library with real tape
Storage expert Rick Cook explains how hanging a tape drive or library off of a VTL and pruning your data are two ways to integrate your VTL with tape.

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