Automatic Data Migration (ADM) with ZFS

ADM, Automatic Data Migration, is an OpenSolaris HSM (hierarchical Storage Management) system for Solaris file systems. With ADM, files can be moved to archive storage (disk or tape) to free up space on primary devices. ADM will recall data from the archive storage when needed. The process of capturing, releasing and recalling data to/from archive storage is based on policies set by the administrator derived from file characteristics.

ADM is being built initially for ZFS to provide many of the functional characteristics of SAM-QFS. [...read more...]

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