Archiving

Abstract

Now that you have looked at logging, it’s time to look at archiving. Archiving is the process of taking copies of instant message conversations and keeping them for any number of reasons, including auditing conversations, ensuring that corporate policies are maintained, and even complying with regulations (such as HIPPA or Sarbanes-Oxley), depending on where you are in the world and what business your company is in. It is important to note, however, that Live Communicators Server archiving is not certified to meet regulatory auditing requirements—it is merely a tool that an organization can use to help it to meet its requirements. One of the reasons for this is that the archive is not considered to be “tamper-proof,” and as such it might not meet certain compliance requirements. Make sure you completely understand what the requirements are if you have to comply with any regulations.