Dedicated Data Recovery Computer

Info

Level: Intermediate
Presenter: Eli the Computer Guy
Length of Class: 23 Minutes
Tracks

Prerequisites

Data Recovery
Purpose of Class

This class teaches students the importance of having a dedicated data recovery computer and the requirements for one.
Topics Covered

Why you need a dedicated system for data recovery
What you need in a data recovery system
Thoughts about using a data recovery system in the real world
Class Notes

Introduction
You need a dedicated computer so that scans are not interrupted due to employees using the computer to go to websites and such
What you need
Dual Boot System
OS Depends
RAM/ CPU is not as important as many people think
Hard Drive will be bottleneck
Network Card
Storage Hard Drive should be at least 1 TB
Should have a file server with 4-5 TB of storage
Antivirus software and a way to reset to day 1 configuration
Uglier the better
A UPS is a good idea
Using
SATA Drives are Hot Swapable
IDE Drives are not
Final Thoughts
Pick 1-3 different types of scans for your recovery procedure and if they fail stop the process.
Data Recovery can turn into a "Rabbit Hole to Hell" if you do not limit the time you spend troubleshooting the recovery process.

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