How Commvault Deduplication Database (DDB) Backup Works: Process, Pruning & Active vs Sealed DDB
Learn exactly how Commvault Deduplication Database (DDB) Backup works, including the DDB backup process, pruning workflow, and the difference between Active and Sealed DDBs.
This step‑by‑step guide helps Commvault admins, backup engineers, and storage professionals understand how to maintain a healthy, high‑performing DDB.
What You’ll Learn:
How Commvault DDB Backup works
DDB Backup Process (detailed flow)
DDB Pruning Process
Active DDB vs Sealed DDB
Best practices for DDB maintenance
⏱️ Chapters added! Jump to the section you need.
00:00 Introduction
00:32 What is DDB?
01:15 Why DDB backup matters
02:05 DDB backup process overview
03:10 Step‑by‑step DDB backup workflow
04:20 Active vs Sealed DDB explained
05:25 DDB pruning (garbage collection) process
06:40 Best practices for DDB health
07:40 Common issues & tips
08:20 Summary & next step
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