Virtual Tape Libraries Special Interest Group - (VTL sIG)
The DPI has been tasked by SNIA DMF to form a Special Interest Group (SIG) focusing on the topic of backup to disk, specifically VTL.
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The goals of the Virtual Tape Library SIG are to:
- Bring together a core group of companies that will work together to publicize the benefits of virtual tape library technologies in data protection environments
- Continue to advance the market adoption of disk-based backup technologies, specifically VTL
- Educate end users and the industry as to the value of the technology and best practices
- Pursue a standards-based approach to replicating data backed up to VTL, and to physical tape with control or awareness of the backup software
Participation in this group will provide many opportunities for you and your company:
- Leadership role in developing virtual tape best practices and standards for replication to physical tape
- Collaboration on educational, marketing, and outreach activities
- An opportunity to be informed, to help frame research and standards development, and to help influence projects that SNIA will undertake
The DPI is looking for volunteers to help continue the important work in this area. As this market continues the grow end users are looking for information to help them choose the best solution to their physical tape environment. If you are interested in participating please contact Jason Iehl.
VTL Terminology
Migration
Context [Virtual tape library]
The process of moving backup data from one virtual tape to another virtual tape or to a physical tape. This is accomplished by copying the applicable data to the destination and then deleting the source virtual tape. An entire tape or a portion of the tape (a logical backup) may be copied. Multiple destination tapes may be spanned when the destination tape(s) is smaller than the source tape.
Replication
Context [Virtual tape library]
The process of copying backup data from one virtual tape to another virtual tape or to a physical tape. An entire tape or a portion of a tape (a logical backup) may be copied. Both source and destination tapes are available after completion of the copy. Multiple destination tapes may be spanned when the destination tape(s)is smaller than the source tape.
