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1. What were the data backup problems when Petco used tapes? 2. What were the data backup problems when Petco used mirroring? 3. What are the disadvantages of using DAS, and how are these disadvantages compounded when a company grows?

1. What were the data backup problems when Petco used tapes?

2. What were the data backup problems when Petco used mirroring?

3. What are the disadvantages of using DAS, and how are these disadvantages compounded when a company grows?

4. What benefits did Petco acquire when adopting the current technology for backing up warehouse data?


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