--- title: "File & Object Archive | Commvault" type: "WebPage" language: "en-US" url: "https://www.commvault.com/platform/file-object-and-archive" date: "2023-04-18T18:51:30-04:00" modified: "2025-09-05T15:21:17-04:00" description: "Commvault offers file and object archive to manage costs and risks for file archives while meeting compliance requirements." image: "https://www.commvault.com/ogimage/fb/4425/" breadcrumbs: - name: "Commvault Home" url: "https://www.commvault.com/" - name: "Platform" url: "https://www.commvault.com/platform" - name: "File object and archive" --- # File Object and Archive - [Home](/) - Capabilities - File Object and Archive ## Manage Costs & Risks While Meeting Compliance Objectives Informed data placement with compliance-ready archiving – all delivered with the simplicity of SaaS. - [Start trial](/trials/file-and-object-archive) ![](/wp-content/uploads/2025/08/Capability_FileObjectArchive_Hero_650x650.jpg) --- - [Platform](#Platform) - [Benefits](#Benefits) - [Features](#Features) - [Resources](#Resources) [Free Trial](/trials/file-and-object-archive) --- overview video ## Commvault® Cloud Platform Commvault Cloud powered by Metallic AI® is the first platform for true cloud cyber resilience, delivering the highest security, most intelligence, and fastest recovery. [Watch now](https://www.commvault.com/resources/video/overview-platform) Play Video ![Video thumbnail](https://play.vidyard.com/F8WNmjjWTfEJ94XCRKBELg.jpg) --- How we do it ## File and object archive while meeting compliance requirements ![](https://www.commvault.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/08/Data-Insights_Crocus_RGB.svg) --- ## Data modeling tools Use informed “what-if scenarios” to model archive volumes and savings. ![](https://www.commvault.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/08/Control-Panel_Crocus_RGB.svg) --- ## Dynamic dashboards Develop policies using simple, dynamic dashboards for drill-down analysis. ![](https://www.commvault.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/08/Compliance_Crocus_RGB.svg) --- ## Access controls for compliance Keep and recall data with all metadata and access controls intact. ![](https://www.commvault.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/08/Secure-Data-Storage_Crocus_RGB.svg) --- ## Secure, immutable storage Get granular, role-based access with data lineage and tamper-proof immutable storage. ![](https://www.commvault.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/08/Content-Indexing_Crocus_RGB.svg) --- ## Reduced risk with audit trails Ensure audit trails to keep your compliance teams happy. ![](https://www.commvault.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/08/MultiCloud-2_Crocus_RGB.svg) --- ## Cloud computing simplicity Cloud computing simplicity --- CUSTOMER STORY ## By implementing Commvault Backup & Recovery, VKB-Bank has improved the backup performance by 50% and enabled faster access to archived emails. [Read the case study](https://www.commvault.com/resources/case-studies/case-study-vkb-bank) ![](/wp-content/uploads/2023/06/vkb-bank-card-650x650-1.png) --- File Object and Archive PRICING ## Pricing plans built for businesses of all sizes --- | | Per 100 TB | |---|---| | | $900 per 100 TB / month | | File systems - SMB shares - NFS shares | Yes | | Cloud Storage - AWS - Azure - OCI | Yes | | On-premises storage - Commvault distributed storage - NetApp E-Series - Dell EMC > Isilon, DataDomain - Pure Storage > FlashArray, Flashblade - HPE > Primera, Nimble, 3PAR, StoreOnce Catalyst - Hitachi > HNAS, VSP, HCP | Yes | | | Volume discounts may apply for quantities over 500 TB | --- Our Reach ## Supporting more than 100,000 companies - ![](/wp-content/uploads/2025/08/CustomerLogo_Adidas_320x160.png) - ![](/wp-content/uploads/2025/08/CustomerLogo_SONY_320x160.png) - ![AstraZeneca logo](/wp-content/uploads/2025/08/CustomerLogo_AstraZeneca_320x160-1.png) - ![](/wp-content/uploads/2025/08/CustomerLogo_Merck_320x160-1.png) - ![ranstad logo](/wp-content/uploads/2025/08/CustomerLogo_Randstad_320x160.png) - ![](/wp-content/uploads/2025/08/CustomerLogo_Panasonic_320x160.png) --- > “Faster, more seamless backups and restores, and a more strategic and consistent approach to archive across the board is hugely beneficial to the business, but the real benefit of investing in Commvault is our ability to manage data across its lifecycle, safe in the knowledge that nothing has fallen through the gaps.” > > Eamonn Buckley > > Project Manager, Siac Construction Ltd. > “With a long retention strategy, our cloud storage costs were accelerating quickly. Commvault Cloud gave us a way to dramatically lower those costs and keep them predictable, while simultaneously providing us with the data resilience needed to keep our business running.” > > Jacob Gsoedl > > CIO, Power Integrations > “With Commvault, we can build a defense mechanism to prevent cyberattacks and enable rapid recovery. With just a few clicks, we can restore a virtual machine or backups after an attack, which is vital in our line of work as a pharmaceutical company with very sensitive data.” > > Paul Vries > > IT Team Lead, Bilthoven Biologicals --- File Object and Archive Features ## Secure data for QoS & risk mitigation Simplify the ongoing elimination of redundant, obsolete and trival (ROT) data, the selection of archival data and its flawless retrieval. ![](/wp-content/uploads/2025/08/Capability_FileObjectArchive_Stats_650x650.jpg) --- --- ## Informed data placement Free up expensive storage. Predict costs and move inactive data to less expensive storage. Align storage SLAs and quality of service to optimize the delivery costs. --- ## Actionable data insights Model decisions, set policies and drive impact analysis based on data insights. Automate policy-based information lifecycle management. --- ## Trusted archive Get a secure-by-design, immutable and compliance-ready archive delivered with the context and controls of the source environment. --- Manage costs and risks while meeting compliance requirements ## Manage costs and risks while meeting compliance requirements Archive unstructured data — for enhanced cost savings, reduced risk, improved quality of service (QoS) and data compliance. --- ## Reduce risk: archive data Predict archive costs for informed decision making, minimize costs and risk, meet QoS needs and enjoy flexible storage options. ![](/wp-content/uploads/2025/08/Capability-File-Object-Archive_Reduce-Risk_1088x870_fe43e7.png) --- ## Dynamic dashboard analysis Create policies to optimize storage. Accurately find archived data with dashboards, tagging and metadata search. ![](/wp-content/uploads/2025/08/Capability-File-Object-Archive_Dashboard-Analysis_1088x870_2cf210.png) --- ## Immutable architecture for archiving Ensure data security via tamper-proof, immutable architecture, including granular role-based access and comprehensive audit trails for compliance. ![](/wp-content/uploads/2025/08/Capability-File-Object-Archive_Immutable-Architecture_1088x870_a8a599.png) --- related resources ## Explore more platform resources [View all resources](/resources) --- ![](/wp-content/uploads/2025/08/busy-crosswalk-888x500-34.jpg) DATASHEET ## Backup & recovery for files and objects See how informed data placement manages storage costs, helps meet performance SLAs and reduces compliance risk – all via SaaS. [Read more about Backup & recovery for files and objects](https://www.commvault.com/resources/datasheet/file-and-object-backup) ![](/wp-content/uploads/2025/08/Resource_Demo_Kubernetes_888x500.jpg) DATASHEET ## Backup & recovery for databases Commvault’s Database Backup provides database and IT admins with streamlined, easy-to-use data protection that grants the visibility they need and minimizes risk of data loss for critical applications that depend on Microsoft SQL and SAP HANA databases. [Read more about Backup & recovery for databases](https://www.commvault.com/resources/datasheet/database-backup) ![](/wp-content/uploads/2025/08/Resource_Autonomous-Recovery-Datasheet_888x500.jpg) COMMUNITY ## Commvault® Cloud Community Connect with fellow Commvault users. Join the conversation to explore, share, and support ideas. [Join now about Commvault® Cloud Community](https://community.commvault.com/) --- see it in action ## Schedule a free demo See how easily Commvault’s cyber resilience solutions can protect, defend, and ensure uninterrupted access to your data. [Request demo](/request-demo) ![](/wp-content/uploads/2025/08/FooterPromoImagesTech-Gal-2-1.png)