SSCP · Question #452
Hierarchical Storage Management (HSM) is commonly employed in:
The correct answer is A. very large data retrieval systems. HSM is specifically designed for very large data retrieval systems, such as those found in enterprises, scientific institutions, broadcasting archives, and government agencies that manage petabytes of data. In small systems, the complexity and cost of HSM infrastructure…
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Hierarchical Storage Management (HSM) is commonly employed in:
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- Avery large data retrieval systems
- Bvery small data retrieval systems
- Cshorter data retrieval systems
- Dmost data retrieval systems
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(25 responses)- A92% (23)
- B4% (1)
- C4% (1)
Explanation
HSM is specifically designed for very large data retrieval systems, such as those found in enterprises, scientific institutions, broadcasting archives, and government agencies that manage petabytes of data. In small systems, the complexity and cost of HSM infrastructure (robotic libraries, tiered storage policies, management software) is not justified. HSM shines when there is a massive volume of data where only a fraction is actively accessed, making automated tiering cost-effective. It is not suited for small or average-sized environments.
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