Deduplication storage pools in Commvault are designed to reduce costs by eliminating data redundancy and optimizing storage space. When data is deduplicated, redundant copies are removed, which directly impacts the storage space required for backups. This reduction in data redundancy leads to efficient use of storage resources and ultimately helps in reducing costs associated with storage infrastructure and backup operations.

Deduplication storage pools in Commvault help in managing data growth effectively by optimizing storage utilization. Deduplication reduces redundant data, thus saving storage space and simplifying data management. This feature does not directly affect backup speed, data integrity, disaster recovery, data security, or compliance. Therefore, option 3 is the correct choice.

Synthetic Full Backup combines the advantages of incremental backups (efficiency) and full backups (completeness), making it ideal for minimal data loss scenarios. It reduces backup time and storage requirements while ensuring comprehensive recovery capabilities. This strategy is well-suited for large corporations where data loss must be minimized without compromising on recovery speed or storage efficiency.

Key management in data encryption involves storing keys separately from encrypted data, using strong and randomly generated keys, restricting key access to authorized users, and regularly rotating keys to enhance security. Storing keys with encrypted data or sharing keys openly can lead to security vulnerabilities. Following best practices in key management is essential for maintaining the confidentiality and integrity of encrypted data.

HIPAA (Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act) is a key compliance regulation that organizations may need to adhere to when managing data. HIPAA aims to protect sensitive patient information and ensures the privacy and security of healthcare data, including electronic medical records (EMR) and electronic protected health information (ePHI). Organizations handling healthcare data must comply with HIPAA regulations to avoid penalties and protect patient privacy.

Commvault offers multiple methods for data transfer to and from cloud storage. One of the methods is through Commvault's cloud gateway, which acts as an intermediary for data transfer, providing a secure and efficient connection between Commvault and various cloud storage platforms. Direct transfer via HTTPS is another method that enables data transfer directly between Commvault and cloud storage platforms, ensuring data security and integrity. Utilizing third-party data transfer tools or using FTP/SFTP are not direct methods supported by Commvault for cloud storage integration.

Automation and scripting features in Commvault benefit users by reducing manual errors, ensuring data integrity, and optimizing data management processes. This results in increased efficiency and improved outcomes for backup and recovery tasks.

Commvault offers automated alerts and notifications that provide real-time monitoring for data transferred to cloud storage. These features enable proactive detection of issues, ensuring timely response and minimizing potential disruptions to data operations.

Commvault's disaster recovery capabilities ensure data redundancy by providing failover solutions. This means that in the event of a disaster or system failure, data is backed up and replicated to ensure its availability and accessibility, thus minimizing downtime and data loss.

Commvault ensures consistency during application-aware backups by utilizing transaction log backups. This method captures changes at the transaction level, allowing for precise and consistent backups of applications like databases and email servers, ensuring data integrity.