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10 Musts For Data Protection And Recovery

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Over time most people tend to store systems on it get recovery systems that
valuable data on their personal and have boot functions. Once the files
business computers. And, some never think become visible copy them onto disks or
about back up systems. Often when things external drives.
go wrong the loss of data can rob you of 8. Never dry a wet hard drive with a
your peace of mind and sanity. dryer it will damage the system
The first thing to do when you perceive completely.
that there is trouble in your server , 9. Clean up the system by deleting
hard disk, or RAID health is to stay calm unwanted files and software.
and not facilitate further loss by 10. Install protection systems like
pressing all keys and codes. Take a deep firewalls and anti-virus scanners.
breath and decide on whether you are As far as possible never drop a drive
going to do the data protection and down. Use only recommended hardware and
recovery yourself or seek the help of software. Beware of free downloads. Set
specialists. The key to preventing loss up an infallible back up system.
of computer data is to create back ups Protect your data against loss by:
like clockwork. 1. Conducting weekly backups that are
Data recovery, although possible, hardly offsite. Remote data back ups minimizes
ever promises 100% recovery of lost data, data loss.
here are a few suggestions: 2. Use Storage area networks or SANs.
1. Use proven data recovery software and 3. Add surge protectors to your computer
try and retrieve lost files. system . This will protect the delicate
2. If you suspect a hardware collapse equipment.
just pull the plug and call for 4. Connect the whole system through an
professional help. Do not try and shut UPS or uninterrupted power supply system.
down the system or save any files. 5. Install anti-virus software and
3. Listen to the computer and see if you firewalls.
can detect any abnormal sounds. 6. Insure your hardware.
4. Connect the faulty disks to another 7. Follow the rules of safe computer use
computer and use the disk as a slave to like never opening attachments from
try and recover lost files. unknown sources and protecting your
5. Consider investing in data recovery system from phising by avoiding free
software. Surf the World Wide Web and downloads and so on.
locate a reliable data recovery and Take the ultimate step in protecting your
protection service. Be sure to check data by training all employees if you are
their credentials. a business and if you are an individual
6. If a drive is damaged do not run then stay abreast of recent trends in
defragmenters or volume repair utilities. computer protection and data recovery.
7. In case the ruined drive has OS






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