Archive • The storage of infrequently used data – Typically on lower cost media
• The storage of data in an immutable, non-changeable, format to meet – Business policy – Legislation – Regulatory Compliance
• Retention periods can be set
• Guaranteed version of the data – Can be used in conjunction with Content Addressed Storage
• Helpful in the event of litigation
Archive ⎯ An archive is about storing infrequently used data, typically on lower cost media. It’s normally in an indexed or searchable format and the retention periods will be set.