When does inline deduplication take place?

Inline deduplication occurs during the data backup process. This means that as data is being sent to a backup storage system, the deduplication process analyzes and eliminates duplicate copies of data in real-time before the data is written to the storage medium. This approach significantly reduces the amount of data that needs to be stored, thereby optimizing storage space and reducing backup times.

Deduplication before the data is fully stored allows for more efficient use of resources, as it minimizes both the amount of storage required and the network bandwidth used during the backup process. By identifying and removing redundant data on-the-fly, this technique helps in achieving better overall performance and efficiency in data management.