Caching File System: An advanced distributed file system that provides redundancy for workstation (client) data and files by keeping synchronized multiple copies on the server. If the workstation is disconnected, the user may sign onto the network at any other node and access files on the server.
Server Mirroring: Dual servers are synchronized (total hardware redundancy) so that in the event one server fails or is taken off-line, the other server takes over transparent to the network.
RAID & Disk Mirroring: RAID is the ability to write redundant data across multiple storage devices to allow the recovery of data should a component fail. Mirroring is the process of duplicating data should a single source or backup fail.
Hierarchical Storage Management: A file management system that migrates inactive files to less-costly storage devices. This allows for more cost-effective data storage while maintaining transparent access to files for the network clients.
Storage Networking: Establishing a secondary, unique network with the sole purpose of providing a high-speed link to stored data. This separates network control/access to files should one source fail or go off-line.
Remote Vaulting: The ability to transmit mirrored copies of data electronically to a remote server for recovery in the case of a downed network or natural disaster.
Hot Backup: A backup process that initially copies "live" data files directly to the server's hard drive and then preforms an off-line copy to a tape storage device.
Backup and Archiving: The process of creating a copy of a file, disk, or saveset on a tape for later use in diaster recovery or long-term storage retrieval.