How storage devices works


10 Musts For Data Protection And Recovery

Over time most people tend to store valuablefunctions. Once the files become visible copy
data on their personal and businessthem  onto  disks  or  external  drives.
computers. And, some never think about back
up systems. Often when things go wrong the8. Never dry a wet hard drive with a dryer it
loss of data can rob you of your peace ofwill  damage  the  system  completely.
mind  and  sanity.
9. Clean up the system by deleting unwanted
The first thing to do when you perceive thatfiles  and  software.
there is trouble in your server , hard disk,
or RAID health is to stay calm and not10. Install protection systems like firewalls
facilitate further loss by pressing all keysand  anti-virus  scanners.
and codes. Take a deep breath and decide on
whether you are going to do the dataAs far as possible never drop a drive down.
protection and recovery yourself or seek theUse only recommended hardware and software.
help of specialists. The key to preventingBeware of free downloads. Set up an
loss of computer data is to create back upsinfallible  back  up  system.
like  clockwork.
Protect  your  data  against  loss  by:
Data recovery, although possible, hardly ever
promises 100% recovery of lost data, here are1. Conducting weekly backups that are
a  few  suggestions:offsite. Remote data back ups minimizes data
loss.
1. Use proven data recovery software and try
and  retrieve  lost  files.2.  Use  Storage  area  networks  or  SANs.
2. If you suspect a hardware collapse just3. Add surge protectors to your computer
pull the plug and call for professional help.system . This will protect the delicate
Do not try and shut down the system or saveequipment.
any  files.
4. Connect the whole system through an UPS or
3. Listen to the computer and see if you canuninterrupted  power  supply  system.
detect  any  abnormal  sounds.
5. Install anti-virus software and firewalls.
4. Connect the faulty disks to another
computer and use the disk as a slave to try6.  Insure  your  hardware.
and  recover  lost  files.
7. Follow the rules of safe computer use like
5. Consider investing in data recoverynever opening attachments from unknown
software. Surf the World Wide Web and locatesources and protecting your system from
a reliable data recovery and protectionphising by avoiding free downloads and so on.
service.  Be sure to check their credentials.
Take the ultimate step in protecting your
6. If a drive is damaged do not rundata by training all employees if you are a
defragmenters  or  volume  repair  utilities.business and if you are an individual then
stay abreast of recent trends in computer
7. In case the ruined drive has OS systems onprotection and data recovery.
it get recovery systems that have boot



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