The foundation of a Diskover index is metadata that is used for all unstructured data, regardless of where the data is stored. Every index captures this metadata automatically:
- File Identity: Name, path, size, extension,
- Timestamps: Creation date, modification date, last access time
- Location: Which storage system, volume, and directory path
This baseline metadata enables immediate search, analysis, and reporting without needing additional configuration or customisation.
Beyond Basic Metadata
If default metadata gives you searchability, Diskover’s real power comes from enrichment capabilities that add business context to technical metadata.
Storage Specific Metadata
Each storage type will have its own unique metadata which can be used to understand the unstructured data:
File systems:
- inode: used to detect duplicates on filesystems
- Ownership: User and group ownership details
- Permissions – Access controls and permission flags
Object Storage:
- Etag: the fingerprint of an object where it rests
- Storage Class: which option of underlying object storage is in use
This is where enriching data with Diskover starts to transform raw indexes into operational intelligence.
Global Discovery, Local Control
Diskover can index data across geographic regions and still respect data sovereignty requirements. By deploying workers locally to scan storage, data does not need to cross borders and so stays compliant.
The Diskover interface unifies globally distributed indexes whilst keeping sensitive data in-region. You can see everything, search everywhere, maintain compliance.
The Discovery Foundation
The Diskover index is the foundation for everything else. You can’t analyse data that you don’t know exists. You can’t automate lifecycle policies for files you can’t see. You can’t optimise storage costs you haven’t discovered.
By using universal discovery across every storage type, your data management strategy can finally extend across your entire data estate.
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