What Is Data Archiving? Definition & Best Practices
Enterprise Storage Forum, Friday, September 8,2023
Data archiving is the process of transitioning inactive or historical data to inexpensive offline storage where it can be retained for future reference or to meet regulatory compliance requirements.
Data archiving frees up the enterprise's resources by ensuring that its fast storage media and processors aren't bogged down by older files or data that's not relevant for day-to-day business operations while preserving that data for future reference or to meet legal obligations. This article provides a closer look at the process and benefits of data archiving and best practices for archiving legacy data.