Database administration is not an easy job. Many have struggled to find the right solutions that would suit Oracle server to perform optimally. One main area of concern has always been archiving, because of the volume of data involved. Database archiving seems to have finally got the attention it deserves. The main reason for database archiving is the hidden costs that go with data accumulation and overflow. Since every department in an industry is database dependent, it will hit the organization on a large scale.  

When on the lookout for archiving solutions, one basic attribute is to see that all the legal requirements of the data are intact before and after archival. This is what provides integrity and authenticity to the data that has to be retained for a long time.