Rising energy prices and exponential data growth are driving organizations to seek solutions that minimize data footprint across all storage tiers. The challenge that managers face, though, is implementing the right technology for their specific use case. This document will focus on the following areas:
- Defining storage optimization and technologies available today that reduce data footprint
- Outline most common use cases and their requirements
- Identify how various technologies lend themselves to reducing data footprint across outlined use cases
