Library Files
All items that are backed up to the DS-System are scanned to determine whether duplicate copies exist online. If a copy already exists, then the file is saved as a library file (a link to the common library file will be saved, rather than the entire file, thus reducing storage space on the DS-System).
Library files are saved in the Client Library, the Customer Library, or the Public Library, depending on where the duplication occurs:
- Common files within a DS-Client's backup sets are saved to the Client Library (using the DS-Client's Encryption Key).
- Common files within a customer's backup sets are saved to the Customer Library (using the Customer's Account Encryption Key).
- Common files from different customers' backup sets are saved to the Public library (no encryption is used).
To see additional information:
1. Browse the Customer Menu, and select a customer, DS-Client, or backup set.
- F1 Help: See "Library Statistics".
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