1. A slice server comprises: a network port operable for coupling to a network; a central processing unit operably coupled to the network port; and memory operably coupled to the central processing unit, wherein the central processing unit functions to: receive, via the network port, a request to access a virtual digital data storage vault; determine whether the virtual digital data storage vault is supported by the slice server; when the virtual digital data storage vault is supported by the slice server, determine whether the request is valid; and when the request is valid, execute the request to generate a response.