Tape Has Its Advantages | eWeek

Tape Has Its Advantages

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Jul 25, 2004
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Tape backup has a number of advantages over disk backup, according to a report released last week by the Data Mobility Group Inc. The group said tapes advantages include being removable, transportable, reliable and cost-effective.

The report goes into some depth on the merits of tape emulation and when to choose disk for backup in addition to arguments for why tape will be around for many years to come.

Read the full story at SearchStorage.com

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