As drives get smaller and smaller, drive heads come closer and closer to the rotating media. The results are more frequent equipment failures and more destructive data losses. The increase in data disasters also stems from the sheer volume of data generated by modern companies.
While data backups would seem to offer an effective shield, they do not always provide comprehensive data protection.
When you lack a backup system
Without a dependable backup system, data loss of any size could prove disastrous for your organization.
When your backup and restore system fails
Your backup and restore process can be compromised by unreadable backups, corrupt backup data, and improper backup procedures. Even if the backup is successful, there will be a time gap between the last backup session and the data loss.
When your mirrored system fails
In order to safeguard critical business information, many organizations simultaneously copy data to two separate computer systems. If, however, that data is corrupted before it is copied, or if one or both of the two systems fail, your critical data may be irrevocably lost or destroyed.
When re-creation is impractical or impossible
Data re-creation or re-keying involves a great deal of time and money and increases the chance for user error.
When you fall victim to computer crime
If your organization’s data is intentionally stolen, altered, or destroyed, professional data recovery services can help. Microserve Data Recovery features an Electronic Evidence division that can locate and analyses data evidence, and support you with expert testimony if your computer crime incident results in legal proceedings.
Store computer equipment in a safe environment. Computer equipment should be stored in a dry,controlled environment that is clean, dust-free and away from traffic.
Use regular Backups. Back up data at least once a week with reliable tapes or other storage always verifying that the correct data is backed up.
Use an uninterruptible power supply (UPS). In the event of a surge of electricity or lightning strike,uninterruptible power supply protects the computer from becoming damaged. In addition, a UPS has a battery backup that keeps the computer running, allowing you to save the data and avoid data loss. If UPS is not a viable solution, a surge protector is also a good investment.
Run a virus scan regularly and update it four times a year. Computer viruses are one of the enemies to data protection. Good anti-virus software tests their system for sequences of code unique to each known computer virus and eliminates the infecting invader.
Be aware of strange noises. In the event of strange noises or grinding sounds, turn off the
immediately and call your data recovery provider. Further operation may damage their hard drive.
In the event of data loss, simply contact one of our highly-trained Microserve Data Recovery
specialists to discuss the solutions available.
There follows a number of tips for safeguarding data against additional damage in the event of data loss. Perhaps the most important tip is to never assume that data is irrecoverable. Professional data recovery services offer the expertise and tools required to recover data quickly and successfully.
Physical damage can manifest itself in many forms including clicking, grinding, spinning or other strange noises. If you suspect physical damage, these tips can help reduce further data loss:
Do not shake, disassemble or attempt to clean any hard drive or server that has been damaged – improper handling can jeopardise the data recovery process
Never attempt to operate any visibly damaged devices
Turn off computer immediately – further operation may damage data.
Turn off computer immediately – further operation may damage data.
Turn off computer immediately – further operation may damage data.
Never attempt to dry water damaged media by exposing it to heat. Instead, place the media in a container that will keep it damp before shipping
Physical damage, no matter what the cause, requires clean room attention.
Users may see messages such as “No OS found”, “Corrupt Volume” or may simply be missing files and folders
Users may see messages such as “No OS found”, “Corrupt Volume” or may simply be missing files and folders
Do not run “CHKDSK”
