20 August 2024 6:33:00 AM
What's the difference between data deletion and data erasure?
Deletion and erasure may sound the same, but these are two terms not to be confused. Data deletion leaves data recoverable, while data erasure is permanent; this is especially important for...
What is a clean room?
By definition, a clean room is a space in which the concentration of airborne particles is controlled. Air quality, temperature and humidity are rigorously regulated and controlled in order to avoid...
RAID Configurations and Data Recovery
Ontrack and RAID data recovery Ontrack offers data recovery services for all major RAID architectures. This includes, RAID levels 0, 00, 1, 10, 1E, 1E0, 2, 3, 4, 5, 50, 5E, 5EE, 6 and 60. We also...
8 November 2023 9:02:59 AM
Data Term Glossary
Active data Active data is information residing on the direct access storage media of computer systems, which is readily visible to the operating system and/or application software with which it was...
8 November 2023 8:14:57 AM
Recoverable Tape Types and Formats
DLT Descended from the DEC TK range of drives, the DLT has emerged as one of the major players at the high data capacity and high performance end of the market. Serpentine recording format DLT...
8 November 2023 6:08:41 AM
RAID system history and introduction
RAID stands for a Redundant Array of Independent (originally Inexpensive) Disks, and uses the concept of system redundancy (from RAID 1 & above) which can greatly minimise downtime suffered due to...
6 November 2023 2:30:37 AM
RAID 6: A blend of fault tolerance and performance
A RAID array is a collection of disks that are configured either by software or hardware in a certain way to protect data, enhance performance, or both. The term RAID stands for a redundant array of...