Compact flash drives are one of the most commonly used type of mass storage in today s world of technology. The main idea to invent these storage devices was to save large files concerning photos, videos and games. So, the compact flash drives are mainly used in cameras, video recorders, game consoles etc.

Compact flash drives being an electronic device is subjected to various risks. Damage to either the file or the storage device itself can occur naturally or can be due to human errors.

LARGE FILE SIZE
The main reason for data to be at risk is due to its size. We look to save large amount of photos or videos but the quality of the image plays a huge part. Better quality involves taking up more memory than usual. It becomes more complicated when we are recording videos. We do not know the amount of space it consumes and sometimes there is a possibility that media can be incomplete. This phenomenon can lead to files that are corrupt.

VIRUS ATTACKS
CF cards like other storage devices can be targeted by viruses. The only preventive measure is to ensure we have an antivirus software installed when we connect CF cards through an adapter to transfer or save files. The attack of viruses can result in files being corrupted or eventually deleted.

PHYSICAL LIMITATIONS
Another important feature to consider while using Compact flash memory cards is the range of temperature in which it operates. -45 degree Celsius to 85 degrees Celsius. The specific voltage needs to be supplied i.e. 3.3V or 5V. It depends entirely on the type of CF card involved.

ACCIDENTAL REMOVAL OF FILES
This is one of the most common mishaps involved in any storage device. Human damage is the highest percentage. We tend to delete files accidently or try to modify files that can result in loss of data. There is no way of preventing this but we can be cautious by backing up the data.

FORMATING DATA
CF cards are mostly employed in cameras, camcorders etc. We tend to press on the format button by mistake or intentionally which can remove data.

PHYSICAL DAMAGE
There are few storage devices or cameras that use CF card as an internal storage. When it is dropped down or damaged by accident there is a possibility that data =stored on the drive is at risk.
Always remember data that is deleted is not permanently gone until overwriting takes place. The main idea to prevent loss of data is to identify quickly that data is at risk and visit a data recovery specialist.

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Server data recovery is one of the most widely and most complicated techniques used to store data. It is mostly used by organizations to help protect their data on the server which they can access from any location at any time.
What if this data can be at risk?
Yes it is absolutely possible.

Mostly, the concept of server data storage is the involvement of the RAID (Redundant array of in expensive disks). We know how the RAID functions. There could be several reasons for these disks failing.

There are few situations where we depend on the server when the device does not respond. Let¡¦s discuss few scenarios.

CORRUPTED SOFTWARE
This is a very common issue that we encounter on any technological device. There is a high probability that the software is corrupted for multiple reasons or maybe that the operating system is not updated or is not compatible.

RAID CONFIGURATION IS CORRUPTED
This is also referred to one of the most common reasons we tend to depend on the server data recovery technique. We know the different configurations of RAID and if there are any discrepancies, it results in the device working faulty and there by indicating that data is at high risk.

CONTROLLER OF THE RAID FAILING
We know that the RAID has a controller that is associated with it and controls all the major operations carried out by the device. When there are any damages or issues with the controller we can make use of the server to download stored data.

HARD DRIVES CRASHING
The issues related to the hard drives crashing have been a never ending story. Hard drives can be harmed electrically or mechanically. Either way or the other, RAID is a collection if hard disks and eventually even a single hard drive going faulty can result in the entire setup being at risk.

DRIVE DOES NOT BOOT
There are numerous scenarios where the hard drive does not boot and in turn becomes in accessible. This can be software related or sometimes due to mechanical damage occurring in the RAID system.

VIRUS ATTACKS
We all know the havoc that can be caused in case we encounter a virus attack. It can damage files instantly and cause damage to the device as well as the operating system installed.

ATTACKS NATURALLY
These involve the naturally occurring accidents like floods, fire etc. We know that this is hard to prevent but this is one of the most common case in which we turn to the server for a backup.
SO, what needs to be done whenever we encounter a situation of our data being at risk concerning servers or RAIDS?

• Switch OFF the entire server or system in order to prevent further data being corrupted or lost.
• After identifying the faulty drive, do not try to change it.
• Make a note of what you have done in the process of trying to identify what the issue could be.
• Sometimes, you can identify that there could be a damage to the hard drive by the sound they make.
• Most importantly, visit a data recovery specialist at the earliest. They can help you identify the exact fault and give you a proper solution.

Visit us at IVITER, one of the world¡¦s best data recovery organization. We can help you identify the problem associated with the device and can have this fixed with the highest possible quality eventually giving you back your data 100%.

Improving data space on any storage device is a huge challenge for both, users and the developers or manufacturers of the electronic device. The newly introduced technique has brought about a drastic change in the technology world. These are mostly employed in hard disks and the way in which data is organized on it. This technology development was introduced with the idea of improving the amount of storage on the disk.

Data is stored in tracks and sectors on the disc. In a normally operating hard disk we see that data is written parallel to each other on data tracks which are closely grouped. This method of operation is termed Perpendicular magnetic recording.

On the other hand, we come across Shingled magnetic recording (SMR), where a small amount of data is overwritten on data tracks, i.e. by overlapping each other. This makes the current track narrower and thus increasing the storage capacity.

Read/Write heads play a major role in recording and retrieving information in any hard disk. In Shingled magnetic way of recording information, the write head is wider compared to the reading heads which gives us a greater chance to store data. There are couple of ways in which this is operated.

Firstly, it is managed by the drive itself. There, we have the firmware that controls the operation and the way in which it stores the data. Then we have a Host managed technique where the software or operating system is responsible to provide information how data is to be read and in which order it has to be written. A Helium filled hard drive is an example that uses this technique. Finally we have the Host aware technique which is a combination of both.

There are certain criteria that needs to be taken into consideration when using SMR over PMR (Perpendicular magnetic recording). In SMR, there lies a huge challenge to see that not all the data is overwritten. SMR increases magnetization effect which is good but the process of writing is slow as it needs to take extra care that data is not damaged by overwriting.

Ever since the introduction of this technique, we can see a gradual rise in sales of hard drives. We need to ensure that or data is always backed up and there is no replacement for this.

The evolution of software is one of the greatest achievements in the world of technology. There are instances where we can encounter issues with the software itself and in turn cause trouble to both the device and the data on it.

Software mainly determines the order in which the operations are executed and which operations should be carried out. It can be referred to the heart of an electronic device.\

Software bloat is a terminology that causes a huge threat to the software version installed or worked on. An established software runs normally under certain characteristics and hardware requirements. Generally, bloatware is a term which has all unwanted programs or software installed that is of no use and can cause complications at the end.

EFFECTS OF SOFTWARE BLOAT

The whole part of the software is not being used all the time. Only certain functions that are carried out regularly uses specific set of programs within the software to carry out its operations. The part of the program or software that is not used undergoes a software bloat which reduces the speed of the system or device and takes up a huge space of memory.

FEATURE CREEP

The phenomenon of software bloat can also be resulted from feature creep, where new features are worked up on an established software to improve the efficiency and take it to the next level.
The programs that are being used depend entirely on the users and developers. They decide which part of the program can help develop and what suits them best.

EVOLUTION OF NEW STORAGE DISKS

Earlier, the storage capacity was small and hence every MB of data mattered but ever since the evolution of new disks and at extremely low costs the developers really don’t worry about the space.

ADAPTING TO HARDWARE REQUIREMENTS

Sometimes there is an issue that the software used by the developer is not compatible with the hardware that is being used and it can cause software bloat too. This makes the software to respond slow or not respond at all.

EFFECT OF VIRUS

Always remember that when we have an idle software it is very easy for virus to attack it and cause huge complications. Make sure you have an antivirus installed always.

Visit us at IVITER if you have an issue with your device. With experienced technicians, we can help you identify the severity and provide a top-quality solution to it keeping all your data and programs intact.