# Data Management Software ### Storage Levels **1. Primary Storage** * The main layer for data production. * Requires ultra-fast disks, low latency, and high IOPS. **2. Secondary Storage** * Holds data transferred from primary storage, used less frequently. * Can include NAS, private cloud, public cloud, or tape library, all accessible via a unified interface. ### Addressing Storage Challenges In today's hybrid storage environment, data storage management solutions are essential. They unify different storage formats like disks, tapes, and cloud services. ### Handling Increasing Data Volumes The exponential growth in data due to digitalization affects many industries, particularly research centers. Effective data management is now critical. ### Key Features * Manages data mobility and organization efficiently. * Streamlines workflows for all data movements. * Provides detailed logs and reports for full visibility and control, ensuring data security and integrity. --- # Agent Instructions: Querying This Documentation If you need additional information that is not directly available in this page, you can query the documentation dynamically by asking a question. Perform an HTTP GET request on the current page URL with the `ask` query parameter: ``` GET https://docs.nodeum.io/introduction/data-management-software.md?ask= ``` The question should be specific, self-contained, and written in natural language. The response will contain a direct answer to the question and relevant excerpts and sources from the documentation. Use this mechanism when the answer is not explicitly present in the current page, you need clarification or additional context, or you want to retrieve related documentation sections.