An Inside Look at the Hybrid Drive

Feb 25, 2015 12:00:00 AM

For the past decade or so, solid state drives (SSDs) have been building popularity in the IT world. First, they infiltrated laptops and mobile devices with their small form factor and the void of...

Feb 9, 2015 12:00:00 AM

A Day in the Life of a Data Recovery Cleanroom Engineer

Have you ever wondered what it was like to be one of our data recovery cleanroom engineers? I asked Steve Hruska, a Hardware R&D Engineer at Kroll Ontrack to take a day and document what he does....

Dec 8, 2014 12:00:00 AM

Data Recovery Tips after a Blackout

Since I started working in Data recovery, I tend to view the stories in the news a little differently. When hearing of a disaster like the recent blackout in Detroit, my first reaction is the same as...

Aug 6, 2014 12:00:00 AM

Another dropped table? SQL DBA to the rescue!

Anyone in an IT role has two kinds of work days. Good days are defined by no one bothering them and they get to work on the strategic business initiatives they’ve been assigned to enhance the...

Apr 24, 2014 12:00:00 AM

Data Security Measures to take for Everyday Life

Over time, pundits of data security and data recovery have always said to back up your data. Many of you are listening, but what do you do beyond that to secure your valuable information? Risks of...

Jan 22, 2014 12:00:00 AM

CHKDSK: Using Thor’s Hammer to Hang a Picture

The power of CHKDSK may be mighty, but could it be too much for a mere human to handle? Many of you know Loki and Thor from recent comic book and movie references, but their history runs much deeper...

Jan 9, 2014 12:00:00 AM

The World's First Successful Data Recovery Project

As we ring in the New Year, I am compelled to look back in the past. We would not be where we are today if it was not for the world’s first data recovery. Almost 30 years ago, Kroll Ontrack completed...

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