My first week in data recovery: Where technology meets magic.

14 July 2024 21:28:48 EDT

Starting a new job always brings its fair share of surprises and learning curves. Still, nothing could have prepared me for the otherworldly experience of being introduced to Ontrack Data Recovery....

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 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...

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