Understanding Object Storage

Objects may have their content stored in any number of locations across the Object Manager sphere. This flexibility optimizes access and provides data redundancy and recovery.

The Object Manager application uses lifecycle rules to add and remove object storage locations. Lifecycles also can be used to delete the entire object. Lifecycle rules automate data placement and retention across storage locations in the Object Manager sphere.

A common scenario involves immediately adding duplicate storage locations when objects are created. For example, a lifecycle policy can be configured to add AWS cloud storage immediately after an object is placed into on-premise BlackPearl storage. This allows for data availability in both local and cloud environments for enhanced data access, protection, and disaster recovery.