Data Recovery & BackUp

Data recovery assessment is the initial step in the data recovery process, where a thorough evaluation is conducted to determine the feasibility of recovering lost, deleted, or corrupted data from storage devices. This assessment helps to understand the scope of the data loss situation, identify potential recovery options, and develop a plan of action to retrieve the lost data.

Evaluation of Data Loss Scenario / Identification of Affected Storage Devices / Analysis of Data Recovery Feasibility / Assessment of Data Importance and Priority / Risk Assessment and Mitigation / Development of Data Recovery Plan / Client Consultation and Communication.

Logical data recovery is a process of retrieving lost, deleted, or corrupted data from storage devices due to logical issues such as accidental deletion, formatting, file system corruption, software errors, or virus/malware attacks. Unlike physical data recovery, which involves repairing hardware components, logical data recovery focuses on recovering data from logically intact storage media using specialized software tools and techniques.

Data Analysis and Scanning / File System Reconstruction / Deleted File Recovery / Partition Recovery / File System Repair and Reconstruction / Data Extraction and Restoration / Verification and Validation.

Physical data recovery is the process of retrieving lost, inaccessible, or corrupted data from storage devices that have suffered physical damage or failure. This type of data recovery focuses on repairing or replacing damaged hardware components to access and retrieve data stored on the affected storage media.

Diagnosis and Assessment / Component Repair and Replacement / Data Extraction and Imaging / Data Reconstruction and Recovery / Data Integrity Verification / Data Restoration and Transfer.

RAID (Redundant Array of Independent Disks) data recovery involves the process of recovering data from RAID arrays that have experienced data loss or corruption due to various factors such as disk failures, controller issues, or configuration errors. RAID arrays are used to improve data reliability and performance by distributing data across multiple disks, but they can still be susceptible to failures that may result in data loss.

RAID Level Identification / Failure Analysis / RAID Reassembly / Data Reconstruction / Disk Imaging and Recovery / RAID Controller Repair / Data Verification and Integrity Checks.

Server and database recovery involve the process of restoring access to critical server systems and databases that have experienced data loss, corruption, or downtime due to various factors such as hardware failures, software errors, human errors, or cyber attacks. Servers and databases are vital components of an organization’s IT infrastructure, storing and managing important business data, applications, and services.

Assessment and Analysis / Backup Restoration / Point-in-Time Recovery / Database Repair and Reconstruction / Server Configuration and Deployment / Data Validation and Testing / Disaster Recovery Planning.

File repair and reconstruction involve the process of restoring damaged, corrupted, or inaccessible files to a usable state. This is typically necessary when files become corrupted due to various factors such as system crashes, software errors, hardware failures, or malware infections. File repair and reconstruction techniques aim to salvage as much data as possible from damaged files and restore them to their original form.

File Analysis and Diagnosis / File Structure Repair / Data Extraction and Recovery / File Format Conversion / Data Reconstruction Techniques / File Integrity Verification / Testing and Validation.

Forensic data recovery is a specialized field within data recovery that focuses on retrieving and analyzing digital evidence from storage devices for use in legal proceedings, investigations, or criminal cases. Forensic data recovery specialists use advanced techniques and tools to recover, preserve, and analyze data while maintaining the integrity and admissibility of evidence.

Chain of Custody Management / Data Acquisition and Imaging / Deleted Data Recovery / File Carving and Reconstruction / Metadata Analysis / Data Verification and Validation / Expert Testimony and Reporting.

Data backup and prevention strategies involve implementing proactive measures to safeguard critical data against loss, corruption, or unauthorized access. These strategies aim to ensure data availability, integrity, and confidentiality while minimizing the risk of data loss incidents.

Regular Data Backups / Automated Backup Solutions / Multiple Backup Copies / Offsite and Cloud Backups / Data Encryption / Disaster Recovery Planning / Data Loss Prevention (DLP) Measures / Regular Data Audits and Reviews.

Problem diagnosis is the process of identifying and analyzing issues or abnormalities within a system or process to determine their underlying causes and potential solutions. In the context of IT services, problem diagnosis is crucial for resolving technical issues, troubleshooting system failures, and restoring normal operations.

Issue Identification / Root Cause Analysis / Data Collection and Analysis / Testing and Validation / Troubleshooting Steps.

Collaboration and communication are essential elements of effective teamwork and project management in IT services. They involve the exchange of information, ideas, and feedback among team members, stakeholders, and external parties to achieve common goals, solve problems, and deliver successful outcomes.

RAW data extraction involves retrieving data from storage devices at a low-level, bypassing file system structures and directly accessing the raw data stored on the device. This technique is used when traditional file recovery methods are not effective due to file system corruption, formatting, or other issues that prevent normal file access.

Low-Level Data Access / Sector-by-Sector Analysis / Data Carving / Header and Footer Identification / File Fragmentation Handling / Checksum Verification and Data Integrity Checks / Specialized Tools and Techniques.

Lost partition recovery is the process of recovering data from a storage device that has lost or inaccessible partitions due to various reasons such as accidental deletion, partition table corruption, disk formatting, or system errors. This technique involves identifying and restoring lost or deleted partitions to access and retrieve the data stored on them.

Partition Table Reconstruction / Partition Scanning and Detection / Partition Recovery Algorithms / File System Reconstruction / Data Extraction and Recovery / Verification and Validation / Backup and Restoration.