Starting with LTO-8, changes were made to LTO’s backwards compatibility. Previously, LTO drives could read tapes from two generations back and write to tapes from the previous generation. For instance, an LTO-7 drive could read LTO-7, LTO-6, and LTO-5 tapes,
Filesystems versus Object Stores, how best to backup and archive files to cloud storage.
From time to time, we are asked if P5 will copy/replicate individual files from a filesystem to a cloud object store, where one file is stored as one object. This seems a natural way to work, since cloud storage works
How to set up a cold-standby P5 server
When maximum security and business continuity are required the Backup process becomes a strategic meaning. To fulfil this special role, the P5 server can have a redundant failover instance. Archiware P5 can be configured to run on two separate host
Digital Conversion of Film
by Blake Jones & Marc M. Batschkus With millions of hours of film in existence, there is always the need for a high quality scan so that the material may be re-purposed, re-distributed, referenced or monetised in any way.
Scripts for PresSTORE P4
November 22, 2012 – About a year ago, we decided to put together a website with P4 scripts. This site features the work of our partners, as well as some of our own techs.
Chesapeake Systems starts Podcast Series
September 3, 2012 – Our partner Chesapeake Systems has started a podcast series called “The Workflow Show”. In it they address trends and specific tech topics and guide through the field of digital workflows.
CatDV and P4 Archive Integration
March 21, 2012 – After Apple announced that it would discontinue Final Cut Server, the search began for a good replacement. In many cases, the solution is CatDV by Square Box Systems. CatDV has become a very popular asset management
P4 Training MasterClass
March 19, 2012 – Our English distributor JPY runs regular technical trainings for their P4 reseller network. They have recorded a training session and made it available as a free web-resource. In the P4 MasterClass you’ll learn how to install,
First Steps
August 5, 2011 – We are starting a blog because we think it’s the best place to share our opinion on topics we care about. Posts will be inspired by questions from customers, real world experiences from our developers, or
