An enterprise data backup strategy usually safeguards desktop PCs, but notebook PCs present a problem. All too often, critical data is stored on a notebook PC that experiences file-system corruption between backups. Safeguard this data by implementing a hidden backup strategy.
"Illogical, Captain"
Logical errors, such as corrupted data or missing filesystems, are far more common than physical hard-drive failures. These errors can result from:
- Accidental deletion of key files.
- Virus/spyware attacks.
- Registry changes (caused by user error or malware).
- Boot sector corruption.
- Drive crashes (most commonly resulting from abrupt power failure).
- Electrostatic discharge.
- Incorrect program paths and resource tables.
- Accidental formatting of the hard-drive...