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Hierarchical storage management (HSM)

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HSM is used to dynamically manage the back-up and retrieval of files based on how often they are accessed using storage media and devices that vary in speed and cost.

MWEFederal Financial Institutions Examination Council (FFIEC) IT Examination Handbook Infobase, Glossary

Classifications

Entity Type

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Sensitivity

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Information Class

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Variants

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