Here is a comprehensive dictionary of Pixitmedia terms, covering key aspects of their software solutions, processes, and unique features:

1. Spaces

Definition: The highest-level folders within a Pixitmedia storage system. Spaces are logical groupings within a Pixstor cluster and can span multiple physical locations and cloud services. They can be created, deleted, resized, and managed independently, each with its own policies, quotas, permissions, and security settings.

2. Sites

Definition: Physical or virtual locations where Pixstor storage devices are installed and interconnected via Negenea software. Sites can include data centers, studios, remote offices, or cloud services, each hosting Pixstor nodes and spaces for data storage and access.

3. Pixtor

Definition: A Pixstor node that is part of a Pixstor cluster, sharing a global namespace and parallel file system powered by IBM Spectrum Scale. Pixtor nodes enable scalable storage solutions and are fundamental in Pixstor clusters for data-awareness, performance, scalability, and control in media workflows.

4. Policy

Definition: Mechanisms within Pixstor that trigger specific workflows like transcoding, archiving, backup, or disaster recovery. Policies optimize data management and enhance workflow efficiency.

5. Bucket

Definition: A logical container within a Pixstor cluster, storing various data types like files, objects, metadata, or snapshots. Buckets can have individual policies, quotas, permissions, and security settings and offer replication, migration, and archival capabilities.

6. SMB, NFS & CIFS

Definition: File access storage protocols facilitating network-based file sharing. Pixstor's compatibility with SMB (Server Message Block), NFS (Network File System), and CIFS (Common Internet File System) enhances its data-awareness and performance for file access storage.

7. ACL (Access Control List)

Definition: Lists of permissions dictating access, modification, and deletion rights of stored data in Pixstor. Supports POSIX and NFSv4 ACLs for granular data access control, along with S3 ACLs for cloud or object storage.

8. Job Types

Migration: Moving data between storage tiers or locations.
Hydration: Restoring data from less accessible to more accessible storage tiers.
Replication: Creating data copies in different storage locations.
Backup: Storing data copies for recovery or retention.
Archive: Moving data to less active storage tiers for preservation.
Recall: Restoring data from backup or archived tiers for reuse.

9. Cloud Storage Tiers

Definition: Categorized as Hot or Cold, each offering different storage performance, availability, and cost. Hot tiers are suitable for frequently accessed data, while Cold tiers cater to infrequently accessed data.

10. File Match [Bucket Directory Structure]

Definition: A feature in Pixstor allowing comparison of files in a bucket against its directory structure to identify discrepancies, optimizing data storage in

terms of cost, performance, availability, and security.

11. Filesystem

Definition: A software layer in Pixitmedia’s solutions, managing data storage, organization, and access on storage devices. Pixstor’s filesystem, powered by IBM Spectrum Scale, offers a logical view of data, abstracting physical storage details, and is pivotal for data-awareness, performance, scalability, and reliability in media workflows.

12. Ngenea Shares

Definition: Shared storage resources accessible and managed by Ngenea, a global collaboration and data orchestration solution. Ngenea shares include various storage types and locations, offering flexibility in data management and workflow efficiency.

13. Ngenea Targets

Definition: Designated storage areas used by Ngenea for data movement and management in media projects. These targets include cloud, object, NAS, or tape storage, crucial for efficient, secure, and cost-effective data handling.

This dictionary encapsulates the key terms and concepts integral to Pixitmedia's software-defined storage and data solutions, offering insights into the functionalities and capabilities of their products and services. For more detailed information and updates, consulting Pixitmedia's official product documentation or their website is recommended.

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