- What Is Archiving?
- Archiving is the systematic approach to storing, managing, and searching for files, e-mails, instant messages, and other application data. It also automates the process of moving data from primary to secondary storage to assist in a tiered storage or information life cycle management strategy. [+] Read More
- Archiving is the systematic approach to storing, managing, and searching for files, e-mails, instant messages, and other application data. It also automates the process of moving data from primary to secondary storage to assist in a tiered storage or information life cycle management strategy.
Data archiving provides a single instance store of data in a central storage device, allowing you to free up disk space across your network by eliminating duplicate files. Archiving improves your backup window since these duplicate files will not need to be backed up multiple times.
Data archiving allows users to set defined retention policies for various types of data and users. This will ensure data is stored properly and ultimately deleted when it is no longer required. Further, archiving products allow users to perform advanced searches during an e-discovery process and flag files or communications (such as e-mail and instant messages) for legal review and prevent the data from being deleted. This is a key feature for organizations struggling to meet regulatory compliance requirements around data retention.
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- Which Archiving Options Are Right For Me?
- Your CDW-G account team will work with you to determine which archiving solution will best meet your specific needs. Components of a successful solution typically include: [+] Read More
- Your CDW-G account team will work with you to determine which archiving solution will best meet your specific needs. Components of a successful solution typically include:
Archiving Software
Archiving software automates the moving data through various tiers of storage through the data's lifecycle based on file type, age, size, etc., then ultimately deletes the file at the end of its retention period. Archiving software can even block files with formats that do not fit corporate policies for user groups, including MP3 or JPEG files.
These software products also assist with e-discovery and legal review procedures. With advanced search features and systematic archiving categories, users can quickly and confidently search all files and e-mails that pertain to a topic. In addition, files that are identified as having legal significance can be flagged to ensure they are not altered or deleted as they reach various stages of their retention policies.
Archiving software will provide single instance storage of each file, often leaving pointers on production servers. This allows a seamless user experience while freeing up disk space and processing power through your network.
Archive Storage Devices
The most efficient archiving strategy includes a central archiving storage device. This storage device will help move the data off production servers—improving their performance—as well as simplifying management for backup administrators. The storage device can be as simple as a dedicated server, a network attached server (NAS), or for larger archiving needs, a storage area network (SAN).
Tape devices are another component in an effective archiving solution. As data needs to be kept for extended period of time (based on retention policies), it is best to move this older, static data off to tape via your backup process. This frees up space on your storage device to manage new data for archiving.
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- Why Should I Consider Archiving Solutions?
- A fully-integrated archiving strategy is integral to business continuity and operations, and can help your organization achieve the following benefits: [+] Read More
- A fully-integrated archiving strategy is integral to business continuity and operations, and can help your organization achieve the following benefits:
Reduces Backup Window - Ensures that critical data is protected.
Increases Disk Space - Using single instance store technology, archiving eliminates duplicate copies of files being backed up, thus improving backup times and increasing disk space.
Cost Time and Savings - The single instance store of an archive system reduces the amount of media used in the initial backup. Once an archive system is backed up, it will not have to be backed up again.
Part of a Disaster Recovery Plan - Data archiving builds off a backup strategy and allows for faster recovery of files in the event of a disaster.
Satisfies Retention and Compliance Policies - Automates the retention, deletion and legal review process for files and e-mails and is an integral component of compliance and policy management programs.
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- How Can CDW-G Help Me Get Started?
- CDW-G has developed a simple, yet comprehensive approach to archiving solutions that has proven successful for organizations of all kinds: [+] Read More
- CDW-G has developed a simple, yet comprehensive approach to archiving solutions that has proven successful for organizations of all kinds.
Step 1: Engage Your Account Manager
Your CDW-G account manager and storage specialists will work with you to assess your current and future environment and deliver a solution that includes the right mix of hardware, software and services.
Step 2: Assess and Design
We begin by taking an environmental profile which includes what storage devices and protocols you utilize in-house, what your storage and disaster recovery needs are, and Storage Profile assessment results. Based on this detailed study, CDW-G will provide a best-in-class solution.
Step 3: Implement
CDW-G takes a comprehensive approach to implementation, installation and integration. Working together, we will design detailed configurations for your future environment, drawing from our enormous in-stock inventory. We work with multiple providers to deliver a archiving solution that fits seamlessly into your IT environment. We also offer complete software configuration and installation.
Step 4: Manage
CDW-G's commitment to your archiving solution continues long after your purchase. Certified technicians offer 24 x 7 telephone support for ongoing management needs, and you can always access online tech support through your My Account tab above. The My Account area also serves as a round-the-clock extension of your account manager: detailing your pricing, order status, account history and more.
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