With business data changing every day, it makes sense that so many companies leverage ongoing data replication processes to keep information up-to-date, accessible, and accurate in case they need to access it.

Briefly, data replication creates copies of selected application data in on-premise or cloud-based repositories. This includes processes for ongoing updates and data syncs. Compare this with data archiving, which creates copies of old or inactive application data and removes the original data from the source platform.

Data management strategy is always a hot topic in ITSM. In particular, we see an increased focus on data storage strategies and turning data handling from a must-have process into a point of serious competitive advantage. Replication and archiving strategies are always at the forefront of these discussions. For the uninitiated, what’s the difference between “replication” and “archiving,” and why should businesses care about the distinction?