The Insider's Guide to Data Deduplication is a journey inside the development of NetApp deduplication. Written in an entertaining, conversational style, this book provides deep understanding of how deduplication has developed into a driving force in the data storage industry today.The author recounts his own insider experiences as NetApp deduplication matured from a minor feature to a major influence in storage technology. Technologies that work synergistically with … mehrdeduplication are also described in full detail. Delving into the novice, intermediate, and expert domains of data deduplication, the following topics are discussed:* Data deduplication Primer* Global deduplication* Deduplication hashing* Source vs. target deduplication* Inline vs. post-processing deduplication* Deduplication and its interaction with FlexClone, SnapMirror, and SnapVault* Using the Space Savings Estimation Tool (SSET) to predict deduplication savings* Using AutoSupport to measure the effectiveness of deduplication* A glimpse into the future of deduplicationIncluded in this book is a Glossary of Deduplication Terms as defined by the Storage Networking Industry Association (SNIA), in which the author was a key contributor. This book is a "must-read" for anyone interested in the inner workings of NetApp deduplication, or for anyone interested in learning more about the evolution of this important data storage technology. weniger