What does 'Post Process' deduplication imply?

'Post Process' deduplication refers to a method in which data is first written to storage and then analyzed later to identify and remove duplicate copies. This approach is typically seen as less efficient compared to other methods, such as 'inline deduplication', which eliminates duplicates before the data is saved to storage.

The advantage of post-process deduplication lies in its simplicity and the ability to handle large volumes of data without impacting performance during the initial storage process. However, because it only deduplicates data after it has already been written, it can lead to increased storage requirements in the interim. Efficiency is often measured by how quickly duplicates can be identified and removed, making the post-process method less favorable when compared to techniques that address duplication in real-time.

Options highlighting the operational characteristics of other deduplication methods or their limitations are not applicable, as they do not reflect the essence or efficiency implications of post-process deduplication.