CommVault Concepts & Design Strategies (originally CommVault Storage Policies) is an in-depth guide to understanding how the Simpana(r) product suite works. It provides detailed explanations on designing and configuring storage policies, deduplication, protecting virtual infrastructures and using snapshot technologies within a CommCell(r) environment. It also provides a complete design methodology for planning and designing CommCell environments from technical and business aspects. This book provides guidance on optimally configuring a CommCell environment through tips and best practices to improve protection, recovery and media management requirements. This book is designed to provide value for new and experienced CommVault administrators from small CommCell environments to enterprise datacent