Our team didn’t think much about Network Scanning — until we had to. After a minor security audit, we realized there were directories open on the network that no one could identify. Some contained outdated code, others had sensitive logs. I knew we had to act fast. TreeSize gave us a starting point with its deep visibility across mounted drives.
We implemented Network Scanning policies and used TreeSize alongside tools that could map access patterns. What we found shocked us. Not only were there duplicate project folders, but a lack of any consistent File Management had created chaos. We needed a solution to search for files and folders reliably and remove unauthorized duplicates.
As we tightened permissions, we also focused on Disk Space Analysis. We found abandoned folders that hadn’t been touched in years. TreeSize allowed us to catalog, archive, or purge them based on activity. That helped us achieve Improved Disk Space Management without interrupting active workflows.
Today, we use Network Scanning regularly and pair it with Duplicate File Detection to maintain Better Storage Visibility. What began as a security scare turned into a comprehensive effort to analyze and manage unstructured data across storage. We’ve improved compliance and performance in one unified process.