Configuring a WORM Policy

This section describes how to modify the WORM policy of a dtree.

Prerequisites

The WORM clock has been initialized.

Procedure

  1. Choose Resources > Resources > Dtree.
  2. Select a desired account from the Account drop-down list in the upper left corner.
  3. Select an owning namespace and click the name of a desired dtree. The dtree details page is displayed. Click the WORM tab.
  4. Click Configure.

    The Configure WORM Policy page is displayed.

  5. Select a policy mode. Possible options are:

    After the policy mode is set to Compliance, it cannot be changed to Enterprise or None.

    • Enterprise: used by enterprises to implement internal control. The retention period and permissions of common users and privileged users are set to ensure secure data access security and prevent data tampering, protecting archived files and data of enterprises. During the retention period, common users cannot modify, rename, or delete files. Privileged users (system administrators) cannot modify or rename files, but can use their privileges to delete files. After the retention period expires, common users and system administrators cannot modify or rename files, but can read or delete files.

      Table 1 describes related parameters.

    • Compliance: applies to archiving scenarios where data protection mechanisms are implemented as required by laws and regulations. During the retention period, common users and system administrators cannot modify, delete, or rename files. After the retention period expires, common users and system administrators cannot modify or rename files, and common users can but system administrators cannot delete files.

      Table 1 describes related parameters.

      Table 1 Compliance and enterprise WORM policy mode parameters

      Parameter

      Description

      Max. Retention Period

      Maximum protection period supported by a specified dtree.

      Min. Retention Period

      Minimum protection period supported by a specified dtree.

      Default Retention Period

      Default protection period after a file enters the protection state.

      Auto Lock

      After this function is enabled, if a file is not modified within the default waiting time, the file automatically enters the locked state.

      Legal Hold File Modification

      Common users and privileged users cannot delete legal hold files within the retention period.

      After the function is enabled, the retention periods of the legal hold files can be modified.

  6. Click OK.

    Confirm your operation as prompted.