IT departments are now designing storage architectures that incorporate the concept of information lifecycle management (ILM) - which match the value of information with the appropriate storage solution. Creating a multi-tiered storage infrastructure, with a new mid-tier of storage that has the performance of disk and the cost-effectiveness of tape, is becoming an increasingly popular strategy to support ILM.
Many organizations are now evaluating content addressed storage (CAS), technology that allows efficient storage and retrieval of fixed content and reference information, to support mid-tier information requirements. This white paper discusses the customer challenges addressed by CAS, best practices for implementing CAS solutions and key product functionality in next generation CAS solutions.
