Introduction
In the realm of data management, storage solutions are categorized based on their access frequency and retrieval needs. BigMIND offers two primary types of storage—Hot Storage and ❆Cold Storage—each designed to address different requirements for data accessibility and cost-efficiency. Understanding the distinctions between these storage types is crucial for optimizing your data management strategy and ensuring that your storage solution aligns with your organizational needs. This article explores the key differences between Hot Storage and Cold Storage in BigMIND, including their respective use cases, benefits, and considerations, to help you make informed decisions about your data storage approach.
Hot Storage vs. ❆Cold Storage
| Hot Storage | Cold Storage | |
|---|---|---|
| Automatic Backup | Based on Schedule | Based on Schedule |
| Restore/Download Time | Instant | Restoration from Cold Storage requires 3-12 hours to commence. Optimized version of media files can be downloaded instantly. |
| Content Search (eDiscovery) | For Business subscribers. | --- |
| OCR | For Business subscribers. | --- |
| MS SQL Database Backup | For Business subscribers. | --- |
| Cloud Drive Folder |  | --- |
| Backup from Smartphones |  | --- |
| Restore on Smartphones | | Available for only media files. An optimized version of media files will be restored. |
| Share Data | | Available for only media files. |
| A.I. Photo Detection | | |
| View/Stream Media Files via Web Browser | | |
| View/Stream Media Files using BigMIND Mobile App | | |