Data is growing at an incredible pace. The costs of storing them are constantly increasing. We wanted to optimize these processes from a backup perspective and in Bareos 24 we developed Dedupable Storage Backend.
Let’s take a look at how this feature works and why it’s so important for today’s IT infrastructures.
What Is Dedupable Storage?
Imagine this: you back up your systems daily and most of that data remains unchanged. Do you really need to save identical files over and over again? Of course not. Deduplication eliminates this redundancy by storing only one copy of each unique data block. It’s not just smart; it’s essential for efficient, scalable backup solutions.
Bareos 24 has been implemented a new storage mechanism that stores backups in a format optimized for deduplication. This allows you to utilize the deduplication capabilities of file systems and storage such as ZFS, VDO and btrfs to eliminate duplicate data. In addition, the new bdedupestimate command line tool helps you evaluate how much your current backups can be optimized with deduplication, allowing you to use available space more efficiently.
How Does It Save Your Resources?
Less backup space:
Deduplication eliminates duplicate data, making backups compact and efficient, and saving up valuable storage space.
Maximize infrastructure efficiency:
Optimise your current storage systems, postponing the need for costly upgrades.
Informed storage planning:
The bdedupestimate tool analyzes your backups and shows how much space can be saved through deduplication, even before implementing the new dedupable storage backend. This is helping you to make more informed decisions.
Eco-Friendly Backup:
Less storage means reduced energy consumption, aligning with sustainable IT practices. It’s a win-win for your business and the planet.
It’s time to make your backups smarter, not harder. The Dedupable Storage Backend opens up new possibilities for savings and optimization. With Bareos 24, deduplication is a core feature designed to make backups more efficient, cost-effective, and sustainable. Ready to change the way you store your data?