Files are often stored multiple times, unnecessarily hogging storage space on data carriers and in backups; therefore, data deduplication is particularly useful for file servers. Virtual desktop infrastructure (VDI) environments also benefit from this technology, for which data deduplication even offers separate options that I also cover in this article. The technology can use both physical data carriers and virtual disks, which means that deduplication can be used effectively in virtual environments.
Once the feature has been installed, the connected hard drives are checked according to a schedule, and the deduplication rate is displayed in the Server Manager console. In this way, you can keep an eye on the success and utility value of deduplication for individual disks. Because you are not forced to deduplicate every single data carrier on…
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ADMIN Network & Security (Digital) - 1 Issue, September/October 2024