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FAQ replied on July 03, 2008 15:00 to the question "Can I process data on MatrixStore?" in Object Matrix:

MatrixStore has a place in most workflows, that is the safe repository to keep you stuff protected and available online.

At the moment processing of data (editing clips, compressor tasks etc) need to be done on the SAN.

The SAN is the place to perform the work required, MatrixStore the place to keep it safe and available.

FAQ asked a question in Object Matrix on July 03, 2008 14:58:

Can I process data on MatrixStore?

Can I edit or process data whilst it is in MatrixStore?

Nick replied on June 30, 2008 15:36 to the question "Can we also have Tape Libraries as a part of MatrixStore archival storage ?" in Object Matrix:

Hi Frits,

We agree, there is nothing to stop companies having MatrixStore and tape/optical solutions in the their workflow.

MatrixStore can be used as a highly secure nearline or deep archive. It is down the the customer to decide what data they can afford to keep offline.

Thanks
OM.

fvandee replied on June 30, 2008 11:38 to the question "Can we also have Tape Libraries as a part of MatrixStore archival storage ?" in Object Matrix:

Tape can still be a wish or even a requirement in some circumstances. When you can use tape as a deep archive with a tape robot mechanisism for automated retrieval of data on a particular tape, then tape can be used for data which will not be retreived for a long time. In these situations tape does require less power than disks. Of course retrieval time will be longer.

Frits van Dee

Scott Fleckenstein replied on May 18, 2008 01:34 to the idea "I'd like to attach files or images to topics and replies" in Get Satisfaction:

In the meantime Jeff, I would really recommend using Skitch to post screenshots and host images.

The combination of a rich capture client along with the simple image hosting service is amazingly natural. obviously that won't work for all of your customers, but It might help to recommend skitch to your users.

Lane Becker replied on May 17, 2008 22:05 to the idea "I'd like to attach files or images to topics and replies" in Get Satisfaction:

jeff, it is. couple weeks out, we'll allow image upload and hosting via amazon s3, along with better rich text editing (bold, underline, italics, etc.) we're also talking to plasq, makers of skitch the image screenshotting tool, about a tighter integration with them, though that's further out.

Jeff Mancuso replied on May 17, 2008 21:48 to the idea "I'd like to attach files or images to topics and replies" in Get Satisfaction:

Using Satisfaction within the context of a software development company, attachments or images is going to be a crucial feature that we'll require to stay with Satisfaction long term. We need users to be able to send screenshots of what has gone wrong, or attach a piece of configuration, etc, to help solve the issue. Needing to do that kind of thing out-of-band via email will be annoying for us and then. We'll be able to scoot along without this, but is it in the works?

FAQ replied on May 16, 2008 15:32 to the question "Final Cut Server and MatrixStore?" in Object Matrix:

http://www.matrixstore.net/2008/05/15...

Just like ArtBox before it, Final Cut Server can now use MatrixStore as a “native” archiving device. This means MatrixStore can protect both your media files and metadata from within Final Cut Server. The interesting aspect of this is throughout the production process (ingest, editing & approvals, archiving to finding archived media) a single application can be used - Final Cut Server.

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FAQ replied on April 09, 2008 10:14 to the question "Final Cut Server and MatrixStore?" in Object Matrix:

Yes!

Details to follow. We will have documents and videos available of how to use MatrixStore with Final Cut Server in the following week or so.

Happy days.

FAQ asked a question in Object Matrix on April 09, 2008 10:12:

Final Cut Server and MatrixStore?

Can I use MatrixStore with Final Cut Server?

FAQ replied on March 28, 2008 11:02 to the question "MatrixStore Installation Videos?" in Object Matrix:

Of Course.

The links below show the full installation process. All these videos are also available on youtube (http://www.youtube.com/results?search...)
Please note that new videos will be posted to show the configuration of the Promise raid array.

Step 1 - Prepare Hardware
http://objectmatrix.s3.amazonaws.com/...

Step 2 - MatrixStore Setup Assistant
http://objectmatrix.s3.amazonaws.com/...



Step 3 - Create a MatrixStore Cluster
http://objectmatrix.s3.amazonaws.com/... (1024*768)



Step 4 - Create a MatrixStore Vault
http://objectmatrix.s3.amazonaws.com/... (1024*768)



Step 5 - Start Protecting your Assets
http://objectmatrix.s3.amazonaws.com/...



Comments welcome.

FAQ asked a question in Object Matrix on March 28, 2008 10:44:

MatrixStore Installation Videos?

Are there any tutorials available for installing a MatrixStore cluster?

JonM replied on February 26, 2008 10:24 to the question "Can I use the Promise RAID array in a MatrixStore cluster?" in Object Matrix:

Interesting to compare the two RAID arrays to each other, promise has:
- 16 instead of 14 disks (and therefore capacity)
- true duality in the disk controller = failover
- 4Gbps fibre channel

Those are all easy to pinpoint. Long term durability of the product in typical Apple work environments... that's another thing, but for sure, Apple wont have chosen to work with this product without having first considered a lot of other products. It would be bad for Apple's name and it's reputation in the video production industry if this product didn't perform well.

Only time will tell; but I'd love to know exactly which products were in the beauty parade that Apple were considering from.

JonM marked one of FAQ's replies in Object Matrix as useful. FAQ replied to the question "Can I use the Promise RAID array in a MatrixStore cluster?".

FAQ replied on February 25, 2008 22:22 to the question "Can I use the Promise RAID array in a MatrixStore cluster?" in Object Matrix:

Yes Indeed.

Whilst the Promise array does not share the looks of the Xserve RAID it provides more for less in terms of functionality and capacity.

It does not matter to MatrixStore what disk is attached to the Xserve as long as it appears as a volume in the Mac OS. End of.

Ideally organisations buying into the Promise technology will roll out their Xserve RAID units from the SAN and into a MatrixStore archive.

I really do hope they work on those looks...
http://www.apple.com/server/storage/

FAQ asked a question in Object Matrix on February 25, 2008 22:15:

Can I use the Promise RAID array in a MatrixStore cluster?

FAQ replied on February 13, 2008 18:17 to the question "Is there any documentation available online?" in Object Matrix:

Yes indeed. A good starting point is the MatrixStore Explained doc available here:

http://www.matrixstore.net/2008/02/13...

FAQ asked a question in Object Matrix on February 13, 2008 18:16:

Is there any documentation available online?