A tape drive is a data storage device that reads and writes data stored on a magnetic tape. It is typically used for off-line, archival data storage. Tape media generally has a favorable unit cost and long archival stability
Network-attached storage ( NAS ) is file-level computer data storage connected to a computer network providing data access to heterogeneous network clients. A NAS unit is a computer connected to a network that only provides file-based data storage services to other devices on the network. Although it may technically be possible to run other software on a NAS unit, it is not designed to be a general purpose server.
Data recovery is the process of obtaining usable data from inaccessible storage media and corrupted or deleted file sets. Computers, MP3 players and digital cameras store data on some type of electronic media such as hard disk drives, diskettes or flash devices. Each type of media presents different recovery challeng¬es
With stories abounding of identity theft aided by information lifted from discarded storage devices, you want devices you no longer plan to use to have no usable information when they head out the door. Here’s how to wipe them clean
Seagate (including Maxtor) SeaTools for DOS Use Full Erase to zero-fill your hard disk.
Wiping Drives and Free Space with SDelete SDelete is a free program from Microsoft’s TechNet Sysinternals collection.
As demand has increased for digital video storage, including high-definition (HD) video, and as the variety of video-systems configurations increases, WD® expanded its line of hard drives for AV/DVR and surveillance applications to include small form factor, 2.5-inch SATA hard drives . WD AV-25 hard drives provide high reliability with a Mean Time Between Failure (MTBF) of 1 million hours and are engineered specifically for demanding, always-on multimedia streaming applications, while running at cool and quiet temperatures. In addition to high reliability, WD AV-25 hard drives meet the demanding requirements of the AV/DVR and surveillance markets by offering customers universal compatibility, low power consumption and the ability to simultaneously record multiple audio and/or high-definition video streams.
If you have either accidentally permanently deleted an important file or lost a file due to a virus you do not have to panic. There are some great tools that recover deleted files. These tools range from free ware to applications that are paid for.
Definition: USB flash drives are compact file storage devices to save your information externally.
Operating system (such as Microsoft Windows) is the most critical component of a computer system that provides an interface between user and hardware. It is responsible for managing and coordinating the activities and sharing of resources of a computer.