There is little doubt among IT experts as to the potential benefits of implementing automation tools at deeper levels within the data center environment. Yet adoption rates have not always mirrored this optimism. Especially among the small business crowd, automation is still seen as something that is "nice to have" as opposed to mission-critical.

VTL can be faster than LTO if you take advantage of the virtual features, but if your backup rules stay the same, you may be disappointed. Read on.