Grau Adds Oracle SAM-FS Replacement Program

Grau Data AG announced a special upgrade program for customers of the Oracle Sun SAM-FS archive solution.

This program provides an upgrade path for existing SAM-FS sites to move to the Windows- or Linux-based Grau Data Archive Manager or the open source ArchiveManager derivative OpenArchive. This upgrade program provides conversion tools to migrate legacy data from the SAM-FS managed archive to the Grau Data platforms.

"Grau Data is extending a life line to existing SAM-FS customers that are looking for the next generation archive solution with an active roadmap for the future, all supported on Windows- or Linux-based servers and storage," said Herbert Grau, CEO of Grau Data. "By providing the tools to migrate the existing legacy data to ArchiveManager, this transition is eased."

About ArchiveManager and OpenArchive
The ArchiveManager and OpenArchive use open systems hardware, both disk and automated LTO tape, to address these needs and integrates into an existing Windows and/or Linux system environment.

Key benefits of the software are:

• Scalibility – whether it is a medium-sized company or a large concern, the software dynamically scales from a few terabytes to multiple petabytes. The unique client-server architecture allows the solution to be scaled-up to the performance requirements of the attached applications and can offer native CIFS and NFS integration into the archive
• Hardware independent – hardware components from all the major server and storage manufacturers can be attached. The software migrates data from one hardware platform to another when technology changes arise
• Cost effective – the dynamically scalable architecture allows customers to grow their archive as needs arise. New server and storage technology can be deployed incrementally as available and no expensive data migration is required as new components are utilized. A flat rate pricing model for power users is available
• Open Interface – integrates using standard file systems to eliminate application compatibility issues and also supports network environments via CIFS and/or NFS. No proprietary APIs required.
• Source Code – source code is available to customers. The Grau archiving software makes the user independent of any hardware platform. With the source code availability the customer can be independent of Grau Data as the software manufacturer
• Application Independent – by providing a standard file system interface, application compatibilities are maintained today and in the future.
• Storage Pools – Both options of fast disk-based systems or magnetic tape are freely available, and enable the combination of archive media to create a tailored tiered storage solution, regardless of the combinations of: disk/disk, disk/tape, tape/tape, local and remote.
• Security – with multiple copies, saved locally and/or remotely, there is need not worry about data. And the file system metadata is protected in redundant systems to facilitate rapid disaster recovery should it be required.