Migrate from Centera to Microsoft Azure
Overview of Migration
Migrating data from EMC Centera to Microsoft Azure represents a significant shift in data management strategy. The following sections delve into the tools and processes that make this transition possible.
Archive360 FastCollect™ for Centera
FastCollect™ for Centera stands as the market's first solution designed to provide out-of-the-box, fully compliant migration from EMC Centera to Microsoft Azure. It simplifies a previously complex process, making data migration straightforward, risk-free, and efficient.
Benefits of Migration
- Cost Reduction: Moving data to Microsoft Azure can result in substantial cost savings.
- Enhanced Security: Azure's security features provide robust protection for sensitive data.
- Streamlined Compliance: Achieve compliance with regulatory requirements seamlessly.
- Improved Disaster Recovery: Azure's capabilities enhance business continuity and disaster recovery strategies.
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Migration Process
FastCollect™ for Centera
FastCollect™ for Centera is the cornerstone of this migration process, offering a comprehensive solution for data migration and retention.
Steps for Migration
- Reading Centera C-Clip Data
FastCollect™ for Centera begins by extracting raw C-Clip data from the EMC Centera storage. - Processing C-Clip Data
The extracted C-Clip data is processed to extract blob data, associated metadata, and custom tags. Archive2Azure retains the original C-Clip ID for easy retrieval. - Storing Data in Azure Blobs
The C-Clip blob data and associated metadata are securely stored in Azure Blobs, maintaining the same format as retrieved from Centera. - Maintaining C-Clip Relationships
Archive2Azure ensures the relationship between blob data and related C-Clip tags/attributes is preserved. - Applying Retention Dates
The original C-Clip retention date is applied to the new Azure blob, ensuring compliance with data retention policies. - Optional Storage of Raw C-Clip
For archival purposes, the raw C-Clip data can be optionally stored in Azure.
Data Reconciliation
Each C-Clip processed is fully reconciled between the C-Clip ID and Archive2Azure Storage ID, ensuring data integrity.
Data Compression and Encryption
Archive2Azure supports data compression and encryption using customer keys stored in Azure KeyVault, adding an extra layer of security to your migrated data.