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 If this video helps you, consider supporting the channel: ☕ Buy Me a Coffee: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/corpvault 💳 PayPal Support: https://www.paypal.me/CorpVault