In computing, data recovery is a process of salvaging inaccessible data from corrupted or damaged secondary storage, removable media or files, when the data they store cannot be accessed in a normal way. The data is most often salvaged from storage media such as internal or external hard disk drives (HDDs), solid-state drives (SSDs), USB flash drives, magnetic tapes, CDs, DVDs, RAID subsystems, and other electronic devices. Recovery may be required due to physical damage to the storage device or logical damage to the file system that prevents it from being mounted by the host operating system (OS). The most common data recovery scenario involves an operating system failure, malfunction of a storage device, accidental damage or deletion, etc. (typically, on a single-drive, single-partition, single-OS system), in which case the goal is simply to copy all wanted files to another drive. This can be easily accomplished using a Live CD, many of which provide a means to mount the system drive and backup drives or removable media, and to move the files from the system drive to the backup media with a file manager or optical disc authoring software. Such cases can often be mitigated by disk partitioning and consistently storing valuable data files (or copies of them) on a different partition from the replaceable OS system files. Another scenario involves a drive-level failure, such as a compromised file system or drive partition, or a hard disk drive failure. In any of these cases, the data cannot be easily read. Depending on the situation, solutions involve repairing the file system, partition table or master boot record, or drive recovery techniques ranging from software-based recovery of corrupted data, hardware- and software-based recovery of damaged service areas (also known as the hard disk drive's "firmware"), to hardware replacement on a physically damaged drive. If a drive recovery is necessary, the drive itself has typically failed permanently, and the focus is rather on a one-time recovery, salvaging whatever data can be read.The term "data recovery" is also used in the context of forensic applications or espionage, where data which have been encrypted or hidden, rather than damaged, are recovered. Recovering data from physically damaged hardware can involve multiple techniques. Some damage can be repaired by replacing parts in the hard disk. This alone may make the disk usable, but there may still be logical damage. A specialized disk-imaging procedure is used to recover every readable bit from the surface. Once this image is acquired and saved on a reliable medium, the image can be safely analyzed for logical damage and will possibly allow much of the original file system to be reconstructed. In some cases, data on a hard disk drive can be unreadable due to damage to the partition table or file system, or to (intermittent) media errors. In the majority of these cases, at least a portion of the original data can be recovered by repairing the damaged partition table or file system using specialized data recovery software such as Testdisk; software like dd rescue can image media despite intermittent errors, and image raw data when there is partition table or file system damage. This type of data recovery can be performed by people without expertise in drive hardware, as it requires no special physical equipment or access to platters.Sometimes data can be recovered using relatively simple methods and tools; more serious cases can require expert intervention, particularly if parts of files are irrecoverable. Data carving is the recovery of parts of damaged files using knowledge of their structure.Recovery experts do not always need to have physical access to the damaged hardware. When the lost data can be recovered by software techniques, they can often perform the recovery using remote access software over the Internet, LAN or other connection to the physical location of the damaged media. The process is essentially no different from what the end user could perform by themselves. Remote recovery requires a stable connection with an adequate bandwidth. However, it is not applicable where access to the hardware is required, as in cases of physical damage. RAID (originally redundant array of inexpensive disks, now commonly array of independent disks) is a data storage virtualization technology that combines multiple physical disk drive components into a single logical unit for the purposes of data redundancy, performance improvement, or both. Data is distributed across the drives in one of several ways, referred to as RAID levels, depending on the required level of redundancy and performance. The different schemas, or data distribution layouts, are named by the word RAID followed by a number, for example RAID 0 or RAID 1. Each schema, or RAID level, provides a different balance among the key goals: reliability, availability, performance, and capacity. RAID levels greater than RAID 0 provide protection against unrecoverable sector read errors, as well as against failures of whole physical drives.

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The TOP 3 FINALISTS of ‘Khatron Ke Khiladi: Pain In Spain’ are..

The TOP 3 FINALISTS of ‘Khatron Ke Khiladi: Pain In Spain’ are..

We will soon have a winner Khatron Ke Khiladi: Pain In Spain is currently in the last phase, where the top 3 contestants have been sealed in and will battle it …

Another RUTHLESS act as ‘Girlboss’ gets CANCELLED after just one season!

Another RUTHLESS act as ‘Girlboss’ gets CANCELLED after just one season!

We wonder what it is up with Netflix afterall.. Netflix means some serious business here as it continues to be the George R.R. Martin of streaming platforms …

What? Anika to get ENGAGED to some new guy in ‘Ishqbaaaz’?

How will Shivaay react to this? Star Plus’ popular show Ishqbaaaz has taken a 3 months’ time lapse and post that, there is a lot of drama that will …

Vikram Singh Chauhan contracts Chicken Pox!

Vikram Singh Chauhan contracts Chicken Pox!

We wish the actor a speedy recovery. Star Plus show Jaana Na Dil Se Door’s actor, Vikram Singh Chauhan will soon be seen in Sony TV’s upcoming show …

NachBaliye8: “We’ll try our best to be there on the finale, Bharti is recovering well..

NachBaliye8: “We’ll try our best to be there on the finale, Bharti is recovering well..

says fiance Haarsh Limbachiyaa Ex-contestant of Star Plus’ celebrity couple dance reality show, Nach Baliye 8 will be seen coming back on stage on the …

This ‘Ek Veer Ki Ardaas.. Veera’ actress will now play a WIFE in this upcoming show!

This ‘Ek Veer Ki Ardaas.. Veera’ actress will now play a WIFE in this upcoming show!

She looks gorgeous in her new look.. Sab TV’s upcoming historical show, Tenali Rama has been in the news for a while now. And with the days passing by, …

Viraf Phiroz Patel makes a COMEBACK to Naamkarann!

Viraf Phiroz Patel makes a COMEBACK to Naamkarann!

The question as to what happened to Ashish will finally be answered. Star Plus’ Naamkarann is currently focusing on Neil (Zain Imam) and Avni (Aditi …

Lead faces of two popular Colors’ shows get injured!

Lead faces of two popular Colors’ shows get injured!

Read on to know who were they and what exactly happened? Getting injured while shooting for a daily soap is nothing new for the actors and one such incident …

Manav Gohil to play the KING in upcoming show, ‘Tenali Rama’

Manav Gohil to play the KING in upcoming show, ‘Tenali Rama’

After meeting Tenali Rama, meet King Krishnadevaraya. Actor Manav Gohil is looking forward to being part of the upcoming TV show Tenali Rama. Manav will be …

‘Shakti… Astitva Ke Ehsaas Kii’ crew member meets with an accident while filming a scene!

‘Shakti… Astitva Ke Ehsaas Kii’ crew member meets with an accident while filming a scene!

The wounded team member was rushed to a nearby hospital. People behind the camera are the real heroes behind a show’s success. Unfortunately, one …