Why Should I Be Considering Data De-duplication?

De-duplication reduces both the demand on network bandwidth and storage space, as well as reducing the time required to perform data back-ups. In simple terms, you should be considering data de-duplication because it will save you time and money.

What Is Data-Deduplication?

Most systems have common files – files that exist in more than one location, or are common to many users. It wastes bandwidth and storage space to transmit and store these files multiple times, which is why de-duplication treats them as common files.

De-duplication recognises common files and only backs them up once, allowing the same amount of data to be protected with less being stored.

What Are The Benefits?

Reduce Back-Up Storage – data de-duplication can cut storage requirements by up to 90% by eliminating replicate files or identical blocks of data.

Reduce Network Bandwidth – data de-duplication can save network bandwidth significantly as the amount of data transferred over the network to the target storage location can be cut by as much as 10 to 20 times.

Reduce Back-Up Times – by reducing the unnecessary back-up of duplicate files and blocks, the time required to run such back-ups is also proportionally reduced, saving IT time in managing and increasing availability of key systems.

So Why Aren’t More People Using Data De-duplication?
According to a recent survey, the majority of UK businesses are not employing data de-duplication despite its clear benefits. In a recent survey of 110 technology resellers, two thirds (62%) of them stated that the minority (under 10%) of their customers are using the technology.

The overwhelming reason for this is a misconception over the cost and complexity of implementing data de-duplication.

At b2Lateral, we have been recommending the solution from Acronis. They have recently launched Acronis Backup & Recovery 10, a portfolio of disaster recovery products with modular software de-duplication.

The entry price for this solution is well and truly affordable and ideal for small to medium businesses, as well as the larger enterprises. Acronis Backup & Recovery also requires no additional hardware, making its return on investment even more compelling.

If you have read enough to recognise the benefits that Data De-duplication can offer your organisation and want to know more, then the team at b2Lateral will be able to help you evaluate Acronis and what de-duplication can offer.
Contact them on 0844 664 2565 or email us at info@b2lateral.net