Summary:
The book chronicles the journey of Data Domain, a company specializing in data storage and backup solutions, highlighting the challenges and strategies that led to its success in Silicon Valley. It provides insights into the company's innovative approach to data deduplication technology and its eventual acquisition by EMC, as told from the perspective of Frank Slootman, the former CEO.
Key points:
1. Data Storage Innovation: Data Domain, led by Frank Slootman, introduced deduplication technology, significantly reducing data storage space and costs, and outperforming traditional tape backups.
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