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Tape Data Recovery Tape data recovery is the successful retrieval and copying of data from a tape cartridge that has been damaged due to any of the following:
Examples of Damaged Tapes that have been successfully recovered:
As in all data recovery operations, recovering data from tapes is very specialized. There are primarily two recovery types - Physical and Logical. Physical Data Recovery is necessary when there is a physical problem with the media or plastics which prevents the data from being read normally. This type of recovery may include dealing with issues such as deteriorating magnetic coatings, cracked or broken reels/cartridge shells, creased tape edges, twisted or folded tape, stretched or broken tape, etc. This recovery type also includes capturing the data from media that has mistakenly subjected to adverse conditions such as water, mud, or other debris. While these physical issues are often difficult to handle, recovery of these types can usually be achieved in the high 98+% range. Logical Data Recovery is typically the most difficult, and consequently, the most expensive. Recovering files logically includes recovering the data portion of a tape that was successfully recorded, but for some unknown reason cannot be read. The recovery of files from this type of problem often requires multiple passes using proprietary software that restores the file to the HDD. If hard errors occur, "dummy blocks" are written in their place, the file fragments are pieced back together and the logically re-created file written to the appropriate output tape. Other forms of Logical Data Recovery include tapes that were written with misaligned heads, and tapes that contain critical data and were re-initialized by mistake. All of these problems can be recovered, or at least partially recovered using internally developed proprietary software and processes. For a list of Logical Formats Click Here.Back to Top Data, Format & Media Conversion Data Conversion Data Conversion is defined as the changing of the data structure to accommodate new or different needs for the data. An example of this is converting from EBCDIC to ASCII. Simple Data Conversions can be defined as the transferring of files between different operating systems or backup routines without converting the data. An example of this would be transferring data between different PC backups such as Sytos Plus to NT Backup. Complex Data Conversions involve converting the file structure and in most cases, writing the converted data to a different tape and/or operating system. An example would be the conversion of DC600 System 36 files into Word files on a CD. Format Conversion Format conversion is defined as the transfer of data between logical formats, to enable the reading of data on one platform having been written to another. Examples would include: Reading a tape on an NT platform having been written as a UNIX TAR file Media Conversion Media conversion is handling different magnetic or opto-magnetic media. Examples of media conversions are: Duplicating sets of master tapes to create backup copies, Duplicating a DDS-4 tape onto DDS1 tape. Examples of Media Types:
Electronic Discovery Consulting & Data Restoration In the world of Electronic Discovery, Corporate Legal Departments and Law Firms are presented with a voluminous amount of data that might be relevant to a litigation, compliance or regulatory matter. Are you being asked to produce E-mail messages, User Files? Do you have to produce data from all types of storage media including back up tapes and hard drives? If so, are there ways to minimize this data by electronic culling and data de-duplication? Financial, regulatory and legal requirements dictate that companies retain data and have it readily available for production upon request. We have the ability to restore data off of over 1200 physical and logical formats of tape media, floppy media and optical platters. Additionally, we can restore the data without the need for the originating software. By working with our organization, we will help your organization save both time and money when it comes to preserving, reviewing and producing electronic data. Back to TopClient Testimonials
I had just finished rebuilding our corporate server. Anxious to reconnect to our data and resume business, I discovered that 120GB of business critical data was now unavailable. The data on these two drives consisted of everything from our financial and donor records, to the massive collection of artwork, logos, and marketing files used in all our publications. A misstep on my part of not properly "breaking" the drive mirror before rebuilding the server led to the sudden catastrophe. A recent relocation of our offices had interrupted the normal backup routine leaving our backups severely compromised and all but worthless. I was devastated! My first thought was to utilize the Certified Professional services of our Microsoft Partner program. Initially there was great hope in accessing the data again as Microsoft worked for two (2) hours in attempting recovery. Unfortunately, the file structure necessary to restore access to my data was corrupt and even the Microsoft professionals couldn't rebuild it. That's when I started looking for a data recovery service. I called numerous companies around Denver. I grew discouraged as I was quoted significant upfront fees just for looking at my drives, potential cost mounting into the thousands of dollars for data recovery, and estimated time involvement of up to 3 weeks. Then I stumbled across the website of DataTech Labs and as a result of what I was reading, called right away. I was so impressed right from the beginning. The person on the other end of the phone was actually interested in listening to my story. He made me feel like my situation was the most important one of the day. Upfront cost to examine my drives, zero! Cost for data recovery due to logical failure (clearly my situation) started at $500.00! Time to repair, "bring the drives in and lets see", I was told. "May only require 24 hours." I was amazed! My experience once I arrived at DataTech's lab was no less pleasant. I was handled very professionally, my concerns treated with the utmost urgency, and I even got to speak with the lead technician who would be handling my data. Wow, the service was incredible. Well, I'm very happy to report, that not only was the DataTech Lab technician able to recover my data, but in he was able to deliver it in exactly the same file structure it was in before the failure, structure which was at risk. All of this was put neatly onto an external, USB hard drive which was ready to connect to our server back in the office. We were able to just copy the data to our newly formatted drives. Turn around time for this project . . . same DAY! Now that's service! I can't say enough good about my experience with DataTech Labs. From the professional manner in which my concern was handled, to the speed in which they resolved my issue, they are clearly a cut above. I will return again whenever I have such a need in the future. I highly recommend them to anyone requiring data recovery or any of the other fine services they provide. Jeff Korsen Pastor, Genesis Community Church Thornton, CO Read More Testimonials 
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