Data analysis

The implementation of an Enterprise Data Management system requires an understanding of the corporate dataset.  

Moonwalk provides a file system analysis tool that operates as a special policy. Once configured, the Moonwalk STATS policy gathers all relevant information for the data profile provided. Initial execution provides a detailed view of the corporate dataset.

This report highlights key areas where Moonwalk can deliver the most value by:  

• Migrating old files
• Migrating lesser-used files
• Migrating very large files
• Removing unwanted files
• Restructuring directories based on Data Management policies

 This information is used to create the first Moonwalk policies.  Executed in Simulation-mode, the results of the Moonwalk policies are fully recognized before being deployed into Production removing the risks of guesswork. 

Policies can be fine-tuned until they yield the desired outcome.

Over time, the STATS policies and Simulator provide a mechanism for storage optimization and continual data management improvement. 

Learn how Stanford used Moonwalk to analyse data.