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Ranade, Sanjay – Optical Information Systems, 1990
Reviews requirements for a data archive system and describes storage media alternatives that are currently available. Topics discussed include data storage; data distribution; hierarchical storage architecture, including inline storage, online storage, nearline storage, and offline storage; magnetic disks; optical disks; conventional magnetic…
Descriptors: Archives, Computer Storage Devices, Data Processing, Databases
Davis, Douglas L. – Optical Information Systems, 1987
Describes the advantages of optical data disk-based storage systems including cost, performance, and space required. Conversion from tape-based to optical disk-based data management via a flexible, hardware-based optical archiving system is discussed. (Author/LRW)
Descriptors: Computer Storage Devices, Cost Effectiveness, Data Processing, Information Storage
