Hard drive recovery is likely to become a reality for every computer user. This is one of those things that happens regardless of how well you can prevent it. You may have to deal with them at this moment. Let's straight to the point of recovery.
Using hard disk recovery tools
Hard disk recovery software, usually the first place people turn to solve their problems with the equipment recovery. You can usually find low-end products for common problems, how to remove data files.And then comes a more powerful tool to recover RAID disk recovery and similar problems. In nine cases out of ten your problem falls somewhere between these two extremes.
If the problem settlement, which was deleted file problem of free hard drive recovery can help. But there are usually only a few situations when this kind of disk recovery software for successful recovery. But do not take my word for it - try it for you and you'll understand what I mean.
Low price, solid product recovery disc can be used to address the problem of remote file. And it can handle other problems as long as the file system is still intact. If you deal with any situation where the components have been changed, you will need more complete data recovery software.
It is not simply tell one level hard disk recovery software from another, especially if you do not understand what to look for in the first place. The confusion stems from the fact that so many low-end products restore argue that the same result as more powerful products: recover deleted, lost, corrupt or damaged files. But they forget to indicate in fine print that they cannot recover anything when the file system was changed.
The real question is
If you are looking for the right data recovery software? If you cannot make out all the confusing technical terminology - ie file system corruption, data corruption, and boot and repair the partition table and so on - then you really do not know. The point is, if data recovery is important to you; skip the game and the child's head directly to the correct data recovery software.
How do I know what that means?
"Real" recovery software to recover data just about everything, except the dead hard drive. Yes, there are prices higher than restore tools, but you want your data back, huh? In fact, you'll find prices starting at about $ 75 and ranging to just over $ 100 for most situations.
For Technicians
Hard disk utilities that are reliable will offer a variety of data recovery operations. For instance, deleted partitions can be restored using the recovery partition. If the results are not what you want to change functions. If it does not work, you could switch to file recovery. Say that does nothing. If you understand how the system files, you can use a manual editor to restore the file system
Saturday, August 21, 2010
Review of BackBlaze Online Backup Service
Security - BackBlaze security is something they are very proud of. They use double encryption methods utilizing 128bit AES encryption and your own private key to ensure your information is truly secure.
Physically, BackBlaze’s data center is in 365 Main Datacenter where they share space with such companies as Sun Micro, CNet and Esurance amongst others.
For additional details about BackBlaze’s security, check out this article on their blog: http://blog.backblaze.com/2008/11/12/how-to-make-strong-encryption-easy-to-use/
Backup Features - Initially BackBlaze uses continuous backup to make certain all changes to your files are immediately archived. You can also configure scheduling or manually start backups whenever you require.
In use files can be backed up, yet server databases such as SQL server or Exchange Server are not supported. You can backup USB drives but not network drives. File versioning is available upto 45 days for an number of versions of files.
Restore Features - Restores are executed from the web site and can be provided in three ways: A compressed file straight to any device you want - this is free. The second option is to DVD if you are restoring less than 4Gb of data - this costs you $99. Or if you are restoring more than 4Gb of files, they will send you a plug-in drive and charge you $189.
These options seem rather steep yet most Internet Backup Providers do not even provide these options.
Control and Analysis - A central control panel is provided on the web site which allows management of multiple accounts. Within the client program you can see information on files waiting to be archived as well as overview graphs of what has already been backed up.
Interface - The web and client interfaces are clean and easy to use. Information is offered in a clear and concise way and there are a reasonable number of options without there being a bombardment.
Device Support - Current BackBlaze supports MAC and PC platforms only.
Limitations - None.
File Sharing and Collaboration - None.
Synchronization - With online portal but not between computers.
Web 2.0 Integration - None.
Customer Support - There is no direct support, for example, phone or live chat. But there is email support which is promptly replied to and the technical support staff are friendly and knowledgeable. There is also a Blog filled with useful information.
For do-it-yourself there is some documentation - although the system is so straightforward that more documentation would be fairly pointless. There is also an FAQ section and the free trial which lasts 2 weeks, so you have loads of time to assess the service before committing your whole five dollars per month!
Ease of Use - BackBlaze is very easy to use, if you leave it at the default settings, then it will archive all your personal information from all your local drives automatically. If you need to alter things then the options screens are well laid out and easy to navigate.
Cost
Initial setup - free
Monthly Fee - $5 / mth / device
Annual Amount - $50 / year / device
Initial allowed storage amount - unlimited
Cost of additional storage - n/a
Cost of additional devices / PCs / users - $5 / mth / device
Referral Program - No
E-billing facility - Yes
Conclusion
You can be up and running with BackBlaze in under 5 minutes. The experience of configuring BackBlaze was similar to jumping on a frisky horse: The problem is not getting started; the problem is trying to keep up! Once BackBlaze is installed it instantly scans your locally connected drives, locates your personal information such as documents, pictures, music, etc. and instantly begins to back them up for you. It's similar to having your very own over-eager Jeannie desperate to get the job done.
The pricing is really cheap and while there are quite a lot of customer support options not provided, the available support is very well done and their technical staff are helpful and friendly.
If you are looking for a straightforward online backup solution at a fixed price then BackBlaze is well worth considering.
Physically, BackBlaze’s data center is in 365 Main Datacenter where they share space with such companies as Sun Micro, CNet and Esurance amongst others.
For additional details about BackBlaze’s security, check out this article on their blog: http://blog.backblaze.com/2008/11/12/how-to-make-strong-encryption-easy-to-use/
Backup Features - Initially BackBlaze uses continuous backup to make certain all changes to your files are immediately archived. You can also configure scheduling or manually start backups whenever you require.
In use files can be backed up, yet server databases such as SQL server or Exchange Server are not supported. You can backup USB drives but not network drives. File versioning is available upto 45 days for an number of versions of files.
Restore Features - Restores are executed from the web site and can be provided in three ways: A compressed file straight to any device you want - this is free. The second option is to DVD if you are restoring less than 4Gb of data - this costs you $99. Or if you are restoring more than 4Gb of files, they will send you a plug-in drive and charge you $189.
These options seem rather steep yet most Internet Backup Providers do not even provide these options.
Control and Analysis - A central control panel is provided on the web site which allows management of multiple accounts. Within the client program you can see information on files waiting to be archived as well as overview graphs of what has already been backed up.
Interface - The web and client interfaces are clean and easy to use. Information is offered in a clear and concise way and there are a reasonable number of options without there being a bombardment.
Device Support - Current BackBlaze supports MAC and PC platforms only.
Limitations - None.
File Sharing and Collaboration - None.
Synchronization - With online portal but not between computers.
Web 2.0 Integration - None.
Customer Support - There is no direct support, for example, phone or live chat. But there is email support which is promptly replied to and the technical support staff are friendly and knowledgeable. There is also a Blog filled with useful information.
For do-it-yourself there is some documentation - although the system is so straightforward that more documentation would be fairly pointless. There is also an FAQ section and the free trial which lasts 2 weeks, so you have loads of time to assess the service before committing your whole five dollars per month!
Ease of Use - BackBlaze is very easy to use, if you leave it at the default settings, then it will archive all your personal information from all your local drives automatically. If you need to alter things then the options screens are well laid out and easy to navigate.
Cost
Initial setup - free
Monthly Fee - $5 / mth / device
Annual Amount - $50 / year / device
Initial allowed storage amount - unlimited
Cost of additional storage - n/a
Cost of additional devices / PCs / users - $5 / mth / device
Referral Program - No
E-billing facility - Yes
Conclusion
You can be up and running with BackBlaze in under 5 minutes. The experience of configuring BackBlaze was similar to jumping on a frisky horse: The problem is not getting started; the problem is trying to keep up! Once BackBlaze is installed it instantly scans your locally connected drives, locates your personal information such as documents, pictures, music, etc. and instantly begins to back them up for you. It's similar to having your very own over-eager Jeannie desperate to get the job done.
The pricing is really cheap and while there are quite a lot of customer support options not provided, the available support is very well done and their technical staff are helpful and friendly.
If you are looking for a straightforward online backup solution at a fixed price then BackBlaze is well worth considering.
Subscribe to:
Posts (Atom)
