Hello, Habr!
Statistics show that 80% of data becomes outdated within 90 days and is no longer actively used. All this data needs to be stored somewhere, ideally at the lowest possible cost, while also ensuring quick and easy access when needed.
Recently, there has been a lot of discussion about data transfer and storage in the cloud, suggesting that it solves the problem of storing infrequently used data and backups. However, this often unjustly overlooks tape libraries. It is tape technologies that significantly optimize data storage costs. In 2018, IBM announced a new generation of tape drives – IBM LTO-8, and today I want to share with you one alternative for effective data management.
Tape drives remain a cost-effective and efficient solution for storing 'cold' data. IBM LTO-8 allows you to store twice as much data (compared to the previous generation) using fewer cartridges and taking up less space. Combined with IBM Spectrum Protect, we gain the ability to manage archives and backups, ensuring that our data is protected.
It hardly needs repeating that your data is your most important asset. May it always be with you.
Source: habr.com
