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Data Deduplication

Data deduplication is a storage reduction strategy that eliminates redundant data by only retaining one unique instance of the data. In general, data deduplication operates at the file, block, and even the bit level. With data deduplication, redundant data is replaced with a pointer to the unique data copy.

Because data deduplication lowers storage space requirements, organizations can save money on disk expenditures and free up disk space allowing for longer disk retention periods and improved recovery time objectives.

Affordable? Retrievable? Remarkable.

Data deduplication also reduces the need for tape backups and decreases the amount of data that must that must be sent across a WAN for remote backups, data replication, and disaster recovery. And because all data is indexed, companies can retrieve data if needed.

When combined with other data reduction strategies such as capacity optimization, data deduplication is an extremely effective storage approach. GreenPages partners with today's leading data deduplication manufacturers to help companies choose and implement the best data deduplication solutions.

GreenPages' other data protection methods include backup/restore, data replication, and continuous data protection. Please visit our data management section for a comprehensive list of our data management solutions.