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Computers » Data Recovery | By Christine Harrell @ Monday, 20th August 2007 @ 9:55 AM

While the computer has created a surge in productivity for companies, it has also opened the door for employees to perform higher level crimes that can devastate companies. Most employers and staff are shocked when they discover that an employee has been executing crimes right under their noses. The thing with white collar crimes is that criminals don't necessarily "look"like criminals and they often proceed for years without being caught. When a company does suspect that... more...

Computers » Data Recovery | By Terry Fitzroy @ Thursday, 2nd August 2007 @ 8:31 PM

When it comes to backing up your data and ensuring it remains safe, you have plenty of options at your disposal. Some options are clearly better than others, and when it comes to the debate about external backups vs. internal backups, for many external wins hands down. Here's why you should use an external backup system. Your external backup system can be done with many different devices. CD's, tape backups, key drives, and online backups are all forms of external backup system... more...

Computers » Data Recovery | By faye bautista @ Monday, 30th July 2007 @ 1:09 PM

Here are a few tips I found that could be useful: Let's get to the important part first - if you've just lost your data, skip past this introduction and go directly to our first tip, so you can start your rescue operation. If not, a few minutes spent now might help you a lot in the future. Pay special attention to our third tip. I always thought of myself as a reliable guy with reliable data. I never deleted my files accidentally; I made regular backups and had a power s... more...

Computers » Data Recovery | By Terry Parker @ Monday, 23rd July 2007 @ 5:18 PM

Linux provides numerous options for configuring storage, such as Logical Volume Management (LVM), Software RAID (metadisks), and many various filesystem types. After a full system failure, recovering a server to its previous configuration can be quite a daunting task. Also the cost involved to have a hardware technician perform the work could be very expensive. Add a change in disk hardware to the mix, and you may experience days of downtime! While SBAdmin for Linux is a tape an... more...

Computers » Data Recovery | By Terry Parker @ Friday, 13th July 2007 @ 7:36 PM

As the need for system availability increases, especially in 24 hour operations, the backup "window" must decrease to prevent data from changing while being backed up. Backing up "live" data can cause erroneous or partially updated files after such data is restored from a backup. This is particularly problematic with databases, which typically have relational data that must be kept in sync. SBAdmin includes the ability to perform a snap shot, or point in time back... more...

Computers » Data Recovery | By Andrew Stratton @ Tuesday, 10th July 2007 @ 9:57 AM

All third party online backup service providers will pretty much guarantee secure data protection for your business. You can expect 100% reliable backup and recovery for your business - computers and servers while eliminating the risks and burden of tape. The rationale behind using an online backup service is simple. By saving your data on remote servers, the risk of catastrophic data loss as a result natural disasters, theft, technical failure, or other disaster is virtually eliminated. ... more...

Computers » Data Recovery | By Andrew Stratton @ Tuesday, 10th July 2007 @ 9:57 AM

Offsite Data Backup is a method of storing data at a remote location - files, folders, or the entire contents of hard drives are regularly backed up on a remote server using an internet connection. The thinking behind this backup strategy is simple and the benefits are obvious for all to see. By backing up data on remote servers, the risk of catastrophic data loss as a result natural disasters, theft, technical failure, or other disaster is virtually eliminated. If your building becomes u... more...

Computers » Data Recovery | By Andrew Stratton @ Tuesday, 10th July 2007 @ 9:39 AM

Offsite data storage is a method of storing data at a remote location - files, folders, or the entire contents of hard drives are regularly backed up on a remote server using an internet connection. The rationale behind offsite data storage is simple. By backing up data on remote servers, the risk of catastrophic data loss as a result of natural disasters, theft, technical failure, or other disaster is virtually eliminated. If your building becomes unavailable, all your data can be recove... more...

Computers » Data Recovery | By Andrew Stratton @ Tuesday, 10th July 2007 @ 9:31 AM

Database management systems are among the most important software systems for businesses in the information age. SQL Server is an enterprise level RDBMS provided by Microsoft and is widely used in the business world. SQL Server provides the technology that allows you to replicate your data to different servers thus allowing your company data to be stored in more than one location - this process is called replication. Replication is the process of sharing data between databases in differen... more...

Computers » Data Recovery | By Andrew Stratton @ Tuesday, 10th July 2007 @ 9:31 AM

The most valuable assets of any business organization regardless of it size is its data! Operator can make mistakes, a hard disk failure, a virus, natural disasters, theft or loss of a laptop - can all too easily put this data and therefore the business at risk. Storing backup data offsite is a secure, simple and affordable alternative to a traditional tape backup solution. Tape backup can offer a possible solution, but it also comes with many draw backs. They need upfront inves... more...

Computers » Data Recovery | By Andrew Stratton @ Tuesday, 10th July 2007 @ 9:23 AM

Online data backup are quickly replacing more traditional backup technology, such as tape backups Through the technology of the Internet, online backup or web based backups are a method of storing data offsite. This data could be files, folders, or entire hard drives. This important data is regularly backed up to a remote server or computer with a network connection. A number of third party companies provide online backup services for subscribers whose computers are connected to the Inter... more...

Computers » Data Recovery | By Andrew Stratton @ Tuesday, 10th July 2007 @ 9:22 AM

All online backup solutions offer automated daily backup, offsite secure storage and guaranteed fast recovery. Most online backup services allow for your data to be continuously backed up as it changes, 24 hours a day, so it's always protected. A historical archive is a feature usually available to clients. The archive allows you to access the most recent copy from a few minutes ago or a copy from weeks ago. The appropriate copy will be available with a few clicks on the web. more...

Computers » Data Recovery | By Andrew Stratton @ Tuesday, 10th July 2007 @ 9:11 AM

Online data storage is a method of storing data at a remote location - files, folders, or the entire contents of hard drives are regularly backed up on a remote server using an internet connection. The rationale behind online data storage is simple. By saving your data on remote servers, the risk of catastrophic data loss as a result natural disasters, theft, technical failure, or other disaster is virtually eliminated. If your building becomes unavailable all your data can be recovered a... more...

Computers » Data Recovery | By Ajeet Khurana @ Monday, 2nd July 2007 @ 5:57 PM

In today's world, none of us can escape from the essential task of data storage. As a result of the great rise in the use of computers that has taken place over the last two decades, data storage has come to acquire a new meaning. In the old days, paper and pencil records existed. The result was that too many files and folders occupied space on desks, chairs, and file cabinets. We still have folders and files these days. They have just become a lot more accessible. Rather than occupy... more...

Computers » Data Recovery | By Andrew Stratton @ Monday, 4th June 2007 @ 11:08 PM

Among those factors, a lightning strike is far and away the most damaging, but also dangerous are things like accidental contact with power lines by repair trucks and other vehicles or even by animals. When power to a computer is disrupted, there frequently is a surge of current that can, in a nanosecond, completely destroy a database. Long ago, the successful sale of whatever widgets a company offered wasn't much affected one way or another by weather. In today's electronic bu... more...

Computers » Data Recovery | By Andrew Stratton @ Monday, 4th June 2007 @ 3:03 PM

Here in the 21st Century, the thought of someone dead set on crippling the company by hacking into its database is a business owner's worst nightmare. If it's not actually #1 on the list, it's at least in the top five Worst Things That Could Happen. Unfortunately, without strong safeguards in place to prevent it, such a scenario is entirely possible. In some extreme cases, it's even likely. Consider the situation of an employee you've decided you're ... more...

Computers » Data Recovery | By Andrew Stratton @ Friday, 1st June 2007 @ 12:51 PM

A couple of years ago, when a business acquaintance first told me about his company's decision to switch from media-based data storage (tapes, CDs, zip drives) to utilizing the services of an online data backup company, the first thing that came to mind was a nightmare that had occurred in my business back in the mid- to late 80s. "Disaster" was definitely the word for it - and our protection against the fallout from it was practically non-existent. Sometime after the end of ... more...

Computers » Data Recovery | By Andrew Stratton @ Thursday, 31st May 2007 @ 9:38 AM

A month or so ago, on one day there were over 200 wildfires raging simultaneously in the state of Florida. Many of them were in uninhabited, remote areas - but at least a few were creeping close enough to a business associate's offices over on the western side of the peninsula that government officials issued an area evacuation advisory. My first concern, of course, was for the physical safety of my friend and others in the area. But once that was ascertained, knowing that a good 85 ... more...

Computers » Data Recovery | By Andrew Stratton @ Thursday, 31st May 2007 @ 9:37 AM

Once they understand how it works, many small to medium-sized business owners eagerly accept their IT manager's suggestion to move their data storage system to the services of a web-based storage provider. The reason why is simple: compared to the costs of traditional backup systems (including hardware, various media and costly, constant human interaction) the savings and benefits of an online backup system are impressive, in terms of dollars, man-hours and reliability. Large compani... more...

Computers » Data Recovery | By Andrew Stratton @ Thursday, 31st May 2007 @ 9:37 AM

In response to an explosion of major corporate benefits and accounting scandals in recent years, Congress passed two laws regulating the storage and reporting of internal data. The first impact was felt in corporate America by the passage of the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) in 1996. The Administrative Simplification (AS) provisions of HIPAA mandated national standards for electronic health care transactions and identifiers for providers, health insurance pl... more...