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Introduction
In this module you learn about VTL & capacity
planning.
Objectives
Describe a VTL
backup
retention/
restore
VTL
disaster recovery/
archive/
offsite storage
VTL
application/
media backup
server
Configuration Terms
Barcode
CAP
Library
Pool
Tapes
Vault
VTL Planning
256 virtual tape
drives
(DD880 only)
up to 100,000 tape
cartridges in virtual
vault
64 virtual libraries
robot loads\
changes
tape cartridge
VTL
Capacity Planning
More planning needed at installation
Create Tapes
Tape capacity
example
identifier
tape capacity
ABC100LA
1st tape number is 100 can go up to 999 tapes
tape capacity
AA0000LA
up to 10,000 tapes (0000-9999)
50 GB capacity
AA0000LA
2-Character Tag
Capacity
L1
100 GB
L2
200 GB
L3
400 GB
LA
50 GB
LB
30 GB
LC
10 GB
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Module Review
A VTL provides interface between backup software so
that it can work with a Data Domain system as if it
were working with a physical tape library
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