Chris Poelker is Vice President of Enterprise Solutions at FalconStor Software. Prior to working at FalconStor, Chris was a Storage Architect at Hitachi Data Systems. Before that, Chris was a Lead Storage Architect/Senior Systems Architect for Compaq Computer, Inc. While at Compaq, Chris built the sales/service engagement model for Compaq StorageWorks and trained VARs and Compaq ES/PS contacts on StorageWorks. His certifications include MCSE, MCT (Microsoft Trainer), MASE (Compaq Master ASE Storage Architect) and A+ certified (PC Technician). Chris is also the co-author of "Storage Area Networks for Dummies." He can be reached at chris.poelker@falconstor.com.
What is data deduplication? What are its benefits? In simplified terms, data deduplication means comparing objects (usually files or blocks) and removing all non-unique objects (that is, copies). The basic benefits of data deduplication can be summarized as follows: reduced hardware costs, reduced data center footprint, reduced backup costs, reduced costs for disaster recovery, and […]