Central Administration of Data Archiving

From data entry to document creation to analyses and even email, the flow of data in an organization is relentless. The use and flow of this information is the heart of decision-making processes that allow businesses to function and thrive. It is only reasonable that the investment made in creating and organizing this data be protected.

This white paper discusses the policies, processes, people, and products that can help ensure that the data on which an enterprise depends is secure and easily accessed. In addition, this paper

• explores the topic of archiving and securing corporate data
• examines the administration of data archiving
• explores the growth of enterprise data and outlines the policy considerations that allow the data to be adequately secured
• explores the processes needed to validate that the data is securely copied and quickly retrieved when required
• looks at the people needed to oversee the process, and the product requirements that can help materialize the policies and processes efficiently

A data archive system begins with a well-crafted policy that defines what data needs to be protected. It provides guidance that allows it to design and implement a system that secures the data. The procedures should be simple to schedule and maintain. The processes should be easy to troubleshoot. A full audit trail should be maintained. Data should be well cataloged and quickly available on demand.