Vail Application Features
The Spectra Logic Vail application is an advanced data management system providing a comprehensive solution for managing, protecting, and accessing data across hybrid cloud and on-premises environments. Spectra Vail application integrates various data storage technologies to streamline data workflows and ensure efficient data management and protection.
The major Spectra Vail application features include:
| • | Global access to a single name space, which allows for seamless data management across various locations and storage types. |
| • | Command, control, and monitoring using a single management point, which simplifies the management process. |
| • | An Amazon® S3 compatible interface for easy integration with applications and services using the Spectra Vail API. |
| • | Data stored on-premises using flash, disk, tape, or third party storage. |
| • | Data stored to and synchronized from cloud storage, allowing for flexible data management options. The Vail application supports cloud storage providers such as Amazon Web Services®, Microsoft® Azure®, Google Cloud Storage®, and others. |
| • | Once an object is uploaded anywhere in the Spectra Vail sphere, it is immediately available to anyone who is connected to the sphere, promoting collaboration and efficient data access. |
| • | Rich policy engine provides time-based data placement for each storage type and geographic location, allowing for efficient data management and compliance with data governance policies. |
| • | Unlimited number of data storage sites, offering scalability to meet growing data storage and security needs. Migrating data to multiple geographic locations around the world allows for increased data protection in the event of natural disasters or virus attacks, which normally would impact where and how a company accesses its data. |
| • | Local or cloud-based control. Local control uses a standalone BlackPearl Nearline Object Gateway system without the need for cloud services, and includes support for multi-factor authentication. Cloud control allows organizations to log in from anywhere in the world to control and monitor data movement, enhancing accessibility and operational flexibility. |
Other features of the Vail application include:
| • | A high-speed cache on the BlackPearl Nearline Object Gateway which enhances performance for frequently accessed data. |
| • | System monitoring and tools to view capacity information and performance metrics, ensuring optimal data management. |
| • | Supports Cross-Origin Resource Sharing (CORS) for S3 commands, enhancing web integration capabilities. |
| • | The Vail application can use a HotPair BlackPearl system running BlackPearl OS 5.7.x or later, enhancing data protection and availability. |
| • | An improved bucket object display includes information about the total number of objects, object size, and total size of all objects in the bucket, all within the Spectra Vail management console. |
| • | Supports S3 bucket notifications for various bucket events and S3 tagging of objects, allowing IAM policies to use tags instead of prefixes. |
| • | Includes the BlackPearl Embedded Dashboard for controlling common features of the BlackPearl system without accessing its user interface. |
General Use Cases include:
| • | Backup and Archive: Serves as a target for backup applications and long-term data archiving. |
| • | Data Replication: Enables replication of data from other storage environments, increasing data availability and redundancy. |
| • | Disaster Recovery: Supports robust backup and disaster recovery solutions. Data can be migrated to multiple geographic locations to protect against natural disasters or cyber-attacks. |
| • | Data Archiving: Provides cost-effective long-term archiving solutions. |
| • | Multi-Tenancy: Suitable for environments requiring isolated data management within a shared infrastructure. |