Developing a strategy for data archiving  A look at data
archiving and the strategy you'll need to ensure you're saving
the right information.   One of the most challenging tasks
facing storage managers is the development of a strategy for
archiving data. Deciding what should be archived, when it should
be archived and for how long goes to the core of the storage
management process. You also have to understand the business
value of data - perhaps more than you currently do. But when
done properly, archiving can be a lifesaver to businesses
requiring access to historic information...  for regulatory or
audit purposes. Conversely, when it isn't done right, it can
cost a company dearly in lost revenue, fines and other
penalties.  To avoid these problems, you need a comprehensive
strategy built around solid policies about data retention -
something you'll need to develop with business managers. But
there are also a host of factors directly under the control of
storage managers: the tools you use, the formats you