Management method for data retention
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1. A storage system, comprising:
- a host configured to receive a data file from a client, the host including a data management rule set program that is operable to associate a management rule to the data file received from the client;
a first storage subsystem configured to receive and store the data file from the host, the storage system including a storage controller and a plurality of storage volumes; and
a data protection server including a data protection management program that cooperates with the first storage subsystem to protect the data file stored in the first storage subsystem.
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Abstract
A storage system includes a host configured to receive a data file from a client, the host including a data management rule set program that is operable to associate a management rule to the data file received from the client. A first storage subsystem is configured to receive and store the data file from the host, the storage system including a storage controller and a plurality of storage volumes. A data protection server includes a data protection management program that cooperates with the first storage subsystem to protect the data file stored in the first storage subsystem.
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1. A storage system, comprising:
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a host configured to receive a data file from a client, the host including a data management rule set program that is operable to associate a management rule to the data file received from the client;
a first storage subsystem configured to receive and store the data file from the host, the storage system including a storage controller and a plurality of storage volumes; and
a data protection server including a data protection management program that cooperates with the first storage subsystem to protect the data file stored in the first storage subsystem. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 20)
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10. A management server provided in a storage system, the storage system including one or more hosts and one or more storage subsystems, the management server comprising:
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a memory to store data;
a processor to process data;
a network interface to link with one or more computers of the storage system;
a first management program to attach a management rule to a data file to be stored in a storage subsystem of the storage system, the management rule relating to a retention period or relocation information of the data file, wherein the data file and the management rule are stored in a storage volume of the storage subsystem. - View Dependent Claims (11, 12)
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13. A management server provided in a storage system, the storage system including one or more hosts and one or more storage subsystems, the management server comprising:
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a memory to store data;
a processor to process data;
a network interface to link with one or more computers of the storage system;
a first management program operable to access a header of a data file and manage the data file according to a management rule inserted in the header, the management rule relating to a retention period or relocation instructions of the data file. - View Dependent Claims (14, 15)
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16. A method for managing a data file stored in a storage system, the storage system including one or more client, one or more hosts, one or more storage subsystems, the method comprising:
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receiving a data file including a header and a data content;
attaching a management rule to the data file;
storing the data file and the management rule at a first storage location in a first storage subsystem, the management rule relating to retention or relocation information of the data file; and
notifying a management program about the data file. - View Dependent Claims (17, 18, 19)
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