What is Zero Data Copy in simple terms?

Zero Data Copy is a data management strategy where you stop making multiple physical copies of data for different purposes. Instead, you keep one master copy and allow different applications and users to access it virtually, as if they had their own copy, but without the storage cost and security risks of actual duplication.

How does Zero Data Copy improve data governance?

It improves governance by centralizing security, lineage, and compliance. When all data stems from one source, you don't have to worry about sensitive data leaking from forgotten copies. You can manage access, masking, and retention policies in one place, ensuring consistency across the entire enterprise.

Is Zero Data Copy the same as data virtualization?

Data virtualization is a key technology that enables Zero Data Copy, but they are not the same thing. Data virtualization is the tool that allows queries to run across multiple sources without moving data. Zero Data Copy is the broader architectural principle that includes virtualization but also encompasses data lifecycle management, storage optimization, and governance policies.

How does Zero Data Copy reduce cloud costs?

Cloud providers charge for storage and compute. By eliminating redundant copies, you drastically reduce storage costs. Since you aren't moving data around for ETL jobs just to create copies, you also reduce compute costs. You pay to store the data once and only pay for compute when you access it.

What types of data benefit most from a Zero Data Copy strategy?

While all data benefits, it is most impactful for high-volume, high-value data that is frequently accessed by multiple teams, such as customer 360 data, financial transaction logs, and sensitive PII that requires strict governance. It is also ideal for development and test data management, eliminating the need for full production clones.

What are the main challenges of implementing Zero Data Copy?

The main challenges include breaking down organizational data silos, migrating away from legacy systems that require local copies, and ensuring that the network and virtualization layer can provide adequate performance so users don't revert to creating physical copies for speed.

How does Solix handle data security in a Zero Data Copy model?

Solix employs a centralized security framework. It uses data masking, encryption, and role-based access controls at the storage layer. When a user requests data, Solix applies these policies dynamically, ensuring sensitive information is never exposed to unauthorized users, all without needing to create a separate scrubbed copy.

Can Zero Data Copy help with regulatory compliance like GDPR or CCPA?

Yes, significantly. Regulations like GDPR grant users the 'right to be forgotten.' In a copy-based world, finding and deleting all copies of a user's data is nearly impossible. With Zero Data Copy on the Solix platform, data lives in one place. Deleting the master record ensures that all virtual access to that data is immediately and permanently revoked, ensuring full compliance.

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