Simplified access is the core component of any data center consolidation. Corporations everywhere feel stuck with their current backup software provider. Data assets that are routinely archived onto tape are locked away by proprietary software only to become available if restored. Restoration is not complex, but as tapes age and backup environments evolve, the data becomes more difficult, time consuming, and expensive to access.
As a result, data assets that reside on tape are locked away, and corporations are at the mercy of the original backup environment when they need to bring the content back online. This was not an issue until corporate legal, compliance, and records-management teams became aware of the liability associated with undiscovered legacy data on tape. These teams are charged with protecting the company from legal problems and with managing liability. Historical data—data that is locked away on tape—is critical to their processes. Using this knowledge is now a priority for any organization that is dealing with litigation or that is concerned with state and federal regulations.
Unlocking Tape Data
New technology is now available that unlocks data on backup tape. Tape data can now be searched and extracted without the need for the original backup environment. Easy access to legacy tape data enables your organization can take advantage of the content and apply your corporate records or legal policy to the data to ensure good corporate governance as well as to streamline your data center. Unlocking legacy tape data enables to following important best practices:
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Source: datacenterjournal.com
By: Jim McGann
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