Data de-duplication systems, which in the past have required that users apply one de-duplication methodology to all of their jobs, now provide a choice. For larger backup environments where multiple jobs, different data types, and variable retention periods are the norm, users can deploy a single de-duplication system with flexible methodologies. Quantum’s DXi7500 allows users to choose on a share-by-share basis to carry out de-duplication during ingest, in a fully deferred post process, or to o...