QStar Network Migrator and MultiStor Technology Overview

Multi-tier data migration becomes simple with the QStar Network Migrator and MultiStore software. Utilizing advanced policy management for data movement, either one or a combination of file modification, file extensions, regular expression searches and high-water mark attributes can define policies. Once defined, data is moved to the appropriate storage device based on the policies set, and when archive retention dates have been met, the system is also designed to automatically delete files based on individual rules set on a monitored file system basis.

Network Migrator is a client side agent that migrated data based on user defined policies to a second storage tier or to QStar HSM or Data Director for deep archiving. MultiStore provides server management to add an additional tier of storage management to the enterprise system. Combined, the products manage multiple tiers of storage from the front end tier-1 to the deep archive.

File creation or modification dates can be monitored by both Network Migrator and MultiStor and files can be automatically archived when defined thresholds are met. Many implementations include a scan and approval phase that must be completed before the file can be archived. These same criteria can also be monitored for automatic deletion when certain time thresholds are met. This is essential for companies requiring compliancy solutions.

Certain files may be automatically moved dependent upon the extensions. Alternatively, an exclusion list can be created to migrate all files except the files matching the extensions listed. In addition specific file extensions may be flagged for deletion. This is effective when monitoring user home directories to remove non-authorized material or when temporary files need not be archived.

Files will be migrated when the file's name matches a specified pattern, i.e. 'Archive any file with the string 'project1' in the name'. Files can also be deleted based on a file's name matching a specified pattern. This method can be used to remove all the files from a finished project that share a common nomenclature.

Files will be moved when a certain space threshold is reached on a storage device. This policy ensures that the monitored file space never reaches full capacity, which means your applications and users will never encounter an 'Out of Space' error notification.

The software is designed to identify and archive or delete all files that are larger than, smaller than or in between the range of two size values. This policy ensures larger files do not consume large quantities of primary storage space.

As part of a multi-tier storage management approach, Network Migrator and MultiStor provide automated data migration through tiers of storage to ensure that data is being stored securely at all times and is available when you need it. QStar utilizes a combination of high speed magnetic disk and secure archival media to provide the optimal combination of performance and security for your data.

Connectivity

Network Migrator and MultiStor are designed to work in conjunction with the QStar HSM and Data Director software for UNIX and Windows operating system environments, and supports locally attached magnetic disk, RAID, NAS, and CAS technologies only.

What Environment Best fits Network Migrator/MultiStor?

QStar Network Migrator and MultiStor are both a natural choice for automated data migration in a tiered storage architecture. Both products serve a wide variety of archival storage and regulatory compliance applications which include backup/business continuity, digital asset management, disaster recovery, email archive, imaging and records management, 21-CFR, HIPAA, SOX and more. Markets segments include, but are not limited to A/V Broadcast, Communication, Finance, Government, Healthcare, Hospitality, Insurance, Life Sciences, Military, Space, Transportation and more.

Configuration Overview

Product Datasheets:

Qstar MultiStor Datasheet

Product whitepapers:

Qstar Whitepaper

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