When installing and activating PoINT products you will come across different key numbers (Keys). This guide is intended to explain the different Keys and their context. The Serial Number is used for unique identification of each product installation. It contains various information about the product in use. The first three …
We are constantly developing our software and adapting it to the requests and requirements of our customers. New functions are added, possible bugs are fixed. This is why we recommend to update your PoINT Storage Manager installation regularly. We generally advise you to keep your installation always up to date. …
PoINT Storage Manager has been designed to allow a restore of the database of a Storage Vault from the archive media itself. Therefore, in case of failure, only the archived data and the so-called System Key are required. The System Key is necessary to verify the authenticity of the archive …
Archiving and backup strategies in companies are usually set up and managed by the administrator. Such a centralized structure simplifies many processes. However, it also holds potential for conflicts between the central IT administration and the employees from the business departments. In this blog article you will learn how PoINT …
GDPR vs. retention requirements The EU’s General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) requires personal data to be deleted once it is no longer required for a specific purpose. This presents significant challenges for businesses – challenges that come with substantial risks. Breaches of the regulations can result in fines. It’s not …
Research data, whether in the form of scientific notes or measurement results, is a valuable raw material. And if it contains individuals’ personal data – when working in the social sciences, for example – then it is also subject to legal data protection requirements. Empirical data takes significant amounts of …
