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This episode breaks down snapshot backup fundamentals, covering the key differences between traditional storage snapshots and cloud-based approaches. Curtis and Prasanna explain copy-on-write versus redirect-on-write methods, performance implications, and why some snapshot systems can degrade performance by up to 50%.
Learn about NetApp's redirect-on-write innovation, VMware's unique approach, and how AWS "snapshots" are actually more like traditional backups. The hosts discuss critical concepts like read-only snapshot properties, storage space management, and the importance of copying snapshots to create true backups that follow the 3-2-1 rule.
Whether you're managing traditional storage arrays or cloud infrastructure, this episode provides practical guidance on turning snapshots into effective backup strategies. Topics include performance optimization, immutable storage considerations, and real-world implementation challenges that every IT professional faces.
By W. Curtis Preston (Mr. Backup)4.7
2626 ratings
This episode breaks down snapshot backup fundamentals, covering the key differences between traditional storage snapshots and cloud-based approaches. Curtis and Prasanna explain copy-on-write versus redirect-on-write methods, performance implications, and why some snapshot systems can degrade performance by up to 50%.
Learn about NetApp's redirect-on-write innovation, VMware's unique approach, and how AWS "snapshots" are actually more like traditional backups. The hosts discuss critical concepts like read-only snapshot properties, storage space management, and the importance of copying snapshots to create true backups that follow the 3-2-1 rule.
Whether you're managing traditional storage arrays or cloud infrastructure, this episode provides practical guidance on turning snapshots into effective backup strategies. Topics include performance optimization, immutable storage considerations, and real-world implementation challenges that every IT professional faces.

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