27 June 2024 06:08:03 EDT
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...
26 June 2024 06:01:34 EDT
How to recover corrupted files
If your files are visible, but you're unable to open them, it's likely that they are corrupted. Find out how to recover corrupted files so that you can use them again. What causes file corruption? We...
08 November 2023 09:03:42 EST
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...
08 November 2023 08:16:50 EST
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...
08 November 2023 06:12:42 EST
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...
06 November 2023 02:34:56 EST
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...
06 November 2023 02:18:24 EST
RAID 1: the system for better fault management
While the RAID system overall makes it possible to optimize data storage by distributing it over several hard disks, each configuration has its own advantages. RAID 1, which mirrors data, is...