We would underline the fact that this is data Historic. This is because archiving significantly different from backing up data, which is also key to the safe and smooth running of company processes. But when we talk about backups, we are talking about data that we are still actively working with.
Data classification is crucial for archiving
When archiving data, you need data sort and allocate the important ones that must be archived - typically various databases, transaction records, contracts, etc. Data classification should be based on importance and type - it is easier to find them accordingly in the future if needed.
In the context of archiving, the choice of storage is an important issue. It should be secure and reliable. Typically, this can be disk storage or modern cloud services.
Data archiving frees up space for your active data
Why archive? Of course, data archiving is especially important when a disaster occurs in the company - a natural disaster, cyber attack or other unexpected situation. But you won't just appreciate it when a fire engulfs your premises. Archiving frees up storage space for active datato reduce storage costs and improve system performance.