Download - Windows Server 8 Deduplication
DeduplicationWindows Server 8
MikeResselerSenior Technical ConsultantInfront Consulting
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DeDuplication?
Installation
Architecture
PowerShell
Settings
Conclusions
Deduplication
What is
The term deduplication refers generally to eliminating duplicate or redundant information (wikipedia)
Methods
In-lineReal-TimePerformance intensive
Post ProcessFirst StoredThen Processed
Methods
SourceData is deduplicated on the data source
TargetRemoving duplicates of data in a secondary store
Methods
File-Based
Block-Based
Chunk-Based
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Single Instance Storage
Hard Links
Installation
Installation
GUIThrough Server Manager
PowerShellImport-Module ServerManagerAdd-WindowsFeature -name FS-Data-Deduplication
DemoEnabling & Walk-through
Architecture
How it works
1.0Filter Driver
Service based (ddpsvc)
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1.01.0
A B C
X Y
A B C
M N
ReparseParse
A B C X Y M N
ReparseParse
Settings
Settings
Chunk Size (between 32 KB & 128 KB)
Encryption: Ignored
Not on Windows volume
1.0Per Volume
< 30 days: Ignored
< 64 KB: Ignored< 64 KB: Ignored
Compressed
DemoSettings
PowerShell
1.0Import-Module Deduplication
Start-DedupJob
1.0Set-DedupVolume
Enable-DedupVolume
Help Dedup
Get-DedupSatus
DemoUsing PowerShell and Deduplication
Conclusions
Benefits
1.0
1.0
50-60% - General
30-50% - Documents
70-80% - Application
80-95% - VHD Library
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Performance hit?
Reliable?Picture: flickr.com/photos/drmartin/
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