= Virtual tape library
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A Virtual Tape Library (VTL) is a data storage system that emulates a traditional tape library in a virtualized environment. It is designed to provide the benefits of tape storage while using disk-based storage solutions. Here are some key features and benefits of a VTL: \#\#\# Key Features: 1. **Emulation of Physical Tapes**: VTL mimics the behavior of physical tape drives and libraries, allowing existing backup software and systems that rely on tapes to interact with it without modifications.
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