When evaluating an offsite digital records storage provider, it may seem as though you have an endless list of questions to ask. By knowing the right questions to start with, you may get the information you are looking for more quickly and easily while at the same time determining the provider’s level of understanding by their answers. Here […]
Although disk and cloud are gaining popularity as data storage tools, off-site data storage for tape is still the best option for backup and archiving. With the advent of LTFS, file system access is at the operating system level (available with generation 5 and up). Also, Linear Tape-Open 6 (LTO-6) products offer 40% more throughput and 2xs […]
Tape technology has rapidly advanced over the past 10 years. Today’s technology is nothing like tape from the past. It is fast, searchable, lives longer, encrypted, more reliable and has a larger capacity yet, remains inexpensive. Tape archiving is still the best solution for backup and archive. Why Tape for Backup and Archive? Tape is […]
When implementing a solution and determining between new technologies and older, tried and true technologies, (in this case, cloud vs. computer tapes) you must consider 1. Are the bells and whistles what they say they are? 2. What is the total cost of ownership? When I was growing up in Southern California my Dad used to […]
Implementing a tiered storage strategy for your organization can increase efficiency and reduce cost. When developing your tiered storage strategy, one must focus on the specific needs of the organization. Many organizations have different regulations and directives controlling data lifecycle management practices. Here are some factors you will need to keep in mind while deve […]
