Welcome to the Rational Archive
A Spectra Logic blog about preserving & protecting data at scale
Clarity, Control, & Confidence: How MediaEngine 5.1 Elevates Platform Maturity
Software platforms don’t mature by adding complexity. They mature by removing friction — especially in environments where data integrity, access control, and operational clarity are non-negotiable. That’s why Spectra Logic is proud to introduce MediaEngine 5.1, a new software release that reflects a meaningful evolution of Rio Media Suite: refining the platform so it scales by design, communicates clearly, and inspires confidence as environments grow.
Achieving Backup Retention Best Practices with On-Prem S3 Storage
The protection of sensitive information, adherence to compliance standards and the fortification against dynamic threats like ransomware have become non-negotiable requirements. The need for robust backup practices isn’t a choice..
Enable Data Archiving and Protection with Veeam Backup & Replication Version 12.1 and Spectra On-Prem Glacier
Veeam Backup & Replication version 12.1 comes with new object storage capabilities, including the extension of the Archive Tier to on-premises storage solutions compatible with Amazon S3 Glacier.
Seven Reasons to Migrate from Oracle Tape Systems to a Spectra Tape Solution
Optimizing your data storage hardware is essential to getting the most out of your data. Even durable media like tape requires organizations to migrate data over time as new technology
Overcoming the Challenges of Large Dataset Management: Three Digital Archive Use Cases
The exponential increase in data generation and storage has been outlined in numerous global studies, with some indicating data growth rates as high as 35% per annum. This proliferation of
Learn Three Ways to Migrate Your Data and Save Money when Replacing Obsolete Oracle Tape Libraries
Oracle tape libraries have historically offered reliable, high-capacity storage for enterprises across various industries. However, as time and technology have progressed, these libraries have become less adaptable to organizations’ evolving
Does Your Cloud Storage Strategy Maximize Efficiency and Minimize Costs?
Cloud storage is not a one-size-fits-all solution. Organizations that have rushed to offload storage workloads to the cloud have encountered unexpected challenges and costs. Companies are reevaluating their cloud storage
Optimize Your Data Backup and Archive Workflows with Object-Based Tape
Tape has been a reliable and cost-effective way to store data that needs to be preserved for decades. As the storage industry has embraced new interfaces, such as object storage,
Tape Technology: Is It Time for an Upgrade? Explore the Benefits of LTO-9 Technology
By Matt Ninesling Director of Hardware Engineering, Spectra Logic Tape technology has long been a reliable choice for data storage and backup, but how do you know when it’s time
Save Time, Improve Backup Efficiency, and Extend Your Tech Investment with Spectra Certified Media
By Matt NineslingDirector of Hardware Engineering, Spectra Logic Have you asked yourself… How much time do you spend recalibrating new tape cartridges or initializing new LTO-9 media? How many times
