Tuesday, November 18, 2008

Linux RAID recovery

Linux is becoming more of a mainstream operating system. As home users become familiar with the window-esque interface setting up a RAID 1 is getting easier. Data protection with a Linux RAID 1 set up can be extremely useful and a frustrating experience. For most home users with little or no programming experience it should not be attempted.

Recovering data on Linux system usually involves special software requires and Linux expert throughout the data recovery process. Powerful Linux tools can help with EXT2 and EXT3 volumes but in the end a Linux professional makes the difference. The data structure can become more corrupted and the file components can lead to a file system corruption as well. Error messages are the first indication and bitmap blocks and the map of the group blocks. Running FSCK stating the corruption with superblock points to a severe EXT3 corruption.

Seeking out a Linux RAID 0 data recovery specialist may be the answer. Software specifically designed to scan a Linux formatted system will improve data recovery results.

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