Direct Indexing vs. Tape Restoration
Index Engines Makes Restoration of Backup Tapes Obsolete

The traditional method of getting data off tape has been to restore the content. Backup tape restoration uses the original backup software to remove data from tape and bring it back online in order to begin the discovery process. Direct indexing and extraction is a more intelligent process. This process was invented and patented by Index Engines and it significantly streamlines the collection of ESI from tape.

 

With Index Engines extraction of content from tape does not require the backup software to access tape content. Additionally, extraction leverages the index to understand data at a file and email level. Using direct indexing and extraction you can review the contents on tape, find relevant content and extract what is interesting from tape.

 

Direct indexing is a non-invasive scan of the tape that allows intelligence to be obtained about the contents; files types, dates, custodians, etc… Extraction allows the selection and specific content to be gathered. Backup tape restoration requires you to restore data first before you can find the relevant content. It’s a radically different process. The benefits of extraction over restore are clear savings of both time and money.

Direct Indexing Features

Faster and more cost effective than old-school backup tape restoration

Search files and email for relevant data directly from tape; supports Boolean, pattern, proximity and more.

Direct catalog and indexing of backup tape content without backup software - no restore needed.

Supports all common backup formats, tape formats and VTLs and tape libraries.

Full text/metadata indexing of unstructured files and email (Exchange, Notes, etc...)

Forensically sound extraction of files and emails from backup tapes.