An archive is different from a backup because the data may not be used for months, or even years, but must be accessed quickly when needed. Traditional backup platforms are poorly suited for archival data storage, and users are relying on disk storage systems for a mix of performance and reliability.

This chapter from the SearchStorage.com Backup All-in-One Guide explores the fundamental aspects of archiving. Read this chapter for expert tips, advice and insights on archiving strategies and solutions, by focusing on topics such as:

• Choosing a compliance archiving tool
• Archiving unstructured data
• Your options for data archives
• E-mail archiving with CAS
• And more

Read this chapter today.