NetApp, Inc.
METHODS FOR MANAGING DELETION OF DATA OBJECTS BY UTILIZING COLD STORAGE AND DEVICES THEREOF

Abstract:

Methods, non-transitory computer readable media, and computing devices that manages deletion of data objects by utilizing cold storage includes identifying unreferenced data objects within a set of identified data objects in a storage device. The identified unreferenced data objects are moved from an active tier portion of the storage device to a cold tier portion of the storage devices. The moved unreferenced data objects in the cold tier portion of the storage device manage based on a lifecycle policy.