22 January 2014 00:00:00 EST
CHKDSK: Using a sledgehammer to crack a nut
The power of CHKDSK may be mighty, but if you’re only cracking a nut is it too much? A little background: originating in 15th century England, a sledgehammer was a large iron hammer primarily used...
03 December 2013 00:00:00 EST
How to securely erase data from SSDs: 4 questions answered
What are the areas of an SSD where the data is stored? SSDs have four main areas where data is stored: System Area blocks (firmware, etc.) are generally stored in the first few blocks, but can be...
29 October 2013 00:00:00 EDT
Myth: Deleted VMware VMDK files cannot be recovered
With reference to the myth that deleted VMware® virtual disks are not recoverable I would like to discuss a case where Ontrack busted this myth wide open. The Client A VMware customer contacted...
25 October 2013 00:00:00 EDT
Top 5 questions about Ontrack EasyRecovery data recovery software
If you have gone searching for this post, you may have suffered a data loss – and you are right now looking for information that could help you to have your data back. If this applies to you then...
13 September 2013 00:00:00 EDT
PCIE storage and what it means for SSD recovery
Following the increase in popularity of SSDs and the demand for slimmer and lighter devices, more companies are now looking at PCIE-based storage as a replacement for the SATA interface. Essentially,...
16 August 2013 00:00:00 EDT
Cross platform risks and what they mean for BYOD
Bring your own device - or BYOD - is becoming increasingly popular in the modern workplace. Many companies are now actively encouraging BYOD and, despite the cost implications (which will not be...
29 July 2013 00:00:00 EDT
RAID systems and the reality of their reliability
RAID systems (Redundant Array of Independent Drives) are groups of hard drives that are connected to the network in order to ensure high reliability of data. This technology is now being used by more...