Is there a Utility that will scan selected locations and return all files older than a certain date?

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Published on 2010-06-16T13:24:57Z Indexed on 2010/06/16 13:33 UTC
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Can anyone recommend a utility that can scan specified directory locations (network shares specifically) and return all files older than a certain date?

I am looking to implement a data retention policy at my workplace. As our amount of data grows it puts a large strain on our backup routines. I would like to move old data to some sort of archival system.

Extra points for the ability to move queried old files to another location for archival and the ability to create schedules for when this occurs.

Many thanks.

EDIT: Windows Shop. Mostly Windows 2003 Servers.

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