Determining Windows 2000 Storage Management Strategies |
The Removable Storage system is a new technology that enables multiple applications to share local libraries and tape or disk drives, thus providing better storage management functionality. With Removable Storage, you can use stand-alone storage devices; manage online media libraries and robotic changers; and track your removable tapes and disks. Stand-alone devices include
Removable Storage also controls removable media within a single server system. In addition, it performs functions in conjunction with Backup and Remote Storage. A key aspect of Removable Storage is the ability of applications to create media pools that are owned and used by the application.
Storage devices are most often connected to systems by using small computer system interface (SCSI) adapters or integrated device electronics (IDE) interfaces, such as those used with most hard drives. New technologies that provide simpler use and faster throughput, such as Fiber Channel, IEEE 1394, and Intelligent I/O (I2O), are also being used with increasing frequency. Stand-alone devices are most commonly used with single user systems.
Libraries contain multiple drives using
Tasks you can perform using Removable Storage include the following:
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Your backup software must be compatible with Removable Storage to make use of these features.