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...
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...
Data Recovery on Formatted Device by Ontrack EasyRecovery
If you have accidentally formatted your hard drive, SD card or USB stick, you might assume that your data is gone for good. However, there is no need to panic, as a data recovery is still possible....
How to Recover Deleted Files with Ontrack EasyRecovery
We have all been there at some point in time. You accidentally delete a file or folder from your computer or another data storage device and you’re left unsure about what to do next. Whether it’s a...
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...
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...
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...