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Single Instance Storage in Microsoft Windows Storage Server 2003 R2: A Solution for Managing Duplicate Files

Overview This white paper describes the basic architecture of the Single Instance Storage (SIS) feature of the Microsoft Windows Storage Server 2003 R2 operating system. This feature helps organizations reduce storage needs for file servers by identifying duplicate files within hard disk volumes and providing an efficient mechanism for consolidating them. The paper also examines the benefits of using SIS, based upon deployment by the Microsoft Information Technology (Microsoft IT) group for Microsoft branch offices and data-center servers. The paper closes with a collection of best practices.

Further White Paper Details
Publisher	Microsoft	File Format	WORD
Date Published	May 2006	Downloads	26
Format	White Papers
Topics	File and Network Servers, Best Practices

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