How does SysCloud archiver differ from backup?

SysCloud provides both backup and archiving solutions to address different aspects of data management. While both ensure data security, the Archiver offers additional benefits for storage optimization and compliance.

Similarities between backup and archiving

• Both solutions protect critical business data from loss or damage.
• Data can be restored when needed in both cases.
• Compliance with data retention requirements is supported by both solutions.

1. Purpose: Backup creates a copy of data for recovery, while Archiver optimizes storage by moving inactive data to long-term storage.

2. Retention scope: Backup includes all data, whereas Archiver focuses only on inactive or obsolete data.

3. Storage impact: Backup keeps data in active storage, while Archiver reduces costs by removing inactive data from active storage.

Benefits of using SysCloud Archiver alongside backup

• Reduces storage costs by archiving inactive data.
• Improves SaaS application performance by optimizing storage.
• Ensures long-term data retention without affecting active storage.
• Simplifies compliance with customizable archival policies.