This 2020 session with 2026 insights provides a technical examination of digital asset discovery and data remediation within backup tape environments. It focuses on extracting, normalizing, and analyzing backup tape file-level metadata (including file paths, timestamps, ownership, size, and system attributes) to establish data lineage, retention alignment, and risk exposure without requiring full…
Non-native restoration is a methodology that uses software that is designed to index data or rip data and/or databases from tapes for further extraction or processing. Why Non-Native: •Can be a more efficient (fast) methodology in certain cases •Sequencing of tapes is less critical •Initial set-up time is less time consuming (not replicating the environment) •Good approach if underlying issue is…
Native restoration is a scalable methodology that replicates the underlying technologies (backup software, operating system, etc.) that existed at the corporation (at the point of backup). Why Native: •Many clients (who explore various methodologies) demand it •Defensibility is their key driver •Comprehensive restoration – may only need to restore once •Traceable – chain of custody •Tools used are…
High level - brief discussion on Backup Tape Cataloging/Indexing •Reporting of tape contents •Backup software-dependent •High Level •Media ID/Barcode; Backup Set #; Type (Full/Differential/Incremental); Backup Date/Time; Operating system •Low Level •For File server and user/network shares verbatim listing of folders and files •For Exchange, may have EDB names •Catalog service •Consultation around…
High level - brief discussion on Backup Tape Preservation •Tape duplication to like or unlike media •Block level – block level copies •No need for cataloging or restoration requirements Dean Felicetti 401.601.0927
Introduction - Prequel (if you will) to the Project Backup (tape) Podcast with Dean M. Felicetti Partner of The Oliver Group (an RVM Company) Business Strategies of RVM Head Boys Basketball Coach of The Prout School