What is deduplication in backup exec?

What is deduplication in backup exec?

In the backup selection list, the Backup Exec Deduplication Storage node is located under the User Data node under Shadow Copy Components. Perform a duplicate backup job so that you have redundant backups of the data in your deduplication disk storage device.

How do I delete deduplication folder?

Delete the Deduplication Storage folder from the “Storage” tab by right click -> delete.

Does deduplication delete?

Data deduplication finds and removes duplication within data on a volume while ensuring that the data remains correct and complete. This makes it possible to store more file data in less space on the volume.

What is deduplication in storage?

Data deduplication is a process that eliminates excessive copies of data and significantly decreases storage capacity requirements. Deduplication can be run as an inline process as the data is being written into the storage system and/or as a background process to eliminate duplicates after the data is written to disk.

What are deduplication parameters?

Deduplication means that when both browser and server events are received, the browser event is processed, and the server event is dropped. This can cause by missing key parameters so events from the server-side will not be processed smoothly. We recommend checking server-side with technical support.

How many deduplication devices are supported per media server or Backup Exec?

The new media server or Backup Exec server must not already have a deduplication storage folder or deduplication disk storage device. Only one deduplication storage folder or deduplication disk storage device is supported per media server or Backup Exec server.

How do I import a deduplication disk storage device in Backup Exec?

NOTE: For a deduplication disk storage device was created prior to Backup Exec version 2012, click Import an existing deduplication disk storage device, and then enter the path to the deduplication disk storage device. Click Next. Specify the logon account that was used for original deduplication disk storage device, and then click Next.

What should I do if the deduplication storage folder is removed?

Note: After the removal of the Deduplication Storage Folder, the Backup Exec Deduplication services should appear to be stopped and set to manual. Relocate the Deduplication Storage Folder to the new volume / path Start Backup Exec Services: Name – Should be the same device name for consistency, but not required.

Why is my device running low on disk space in Backup Exec?

Deduplication storage folder or deduplication disk storage device may run low on disk space. Mixed data / dedupe volumes may require the deduplication storage folder or deduplication disk storage device to be moved to a dedicated volume. Note: This article does not apply to versions of Backup Exec prior to 2010 R3.