Disk vs. Tape: Which is Best for Data Storage?

The debate rages on: which is better for data storage, tape or disk? Each has its own advantages and disadvantages when it comes to data archiving. This Search Storage article compares the pros and cons of each, but suggests that a combination of both should be used.

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"Data archiving is a vital process for many data storage environments for several reasons. First, archiving data, either for long term or short term, allows a company to go back into archived files to retrieve a specific piece of data for customers or themselves. Second, data archives are often kept for a specific number of years for government regulations. With this in mind, companies generally have three data archiving strategies they can choose from: disk archiving, tape archiving or both. What are the pros and cons of each method? Which is better for your company? Or, is it best to use a mixture of disk and tape for your data archives?"

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