-=PCTechTalk=- Fw: Re: Backups - From James LaBorde
- From: Gman <gman.pctt@xxxxxxxxx>
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- Date: Thu, 24 Jul 2008 19:47:40 -0400
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From: "James LaBorde" <jlaborde@xxxxxxxxx>
To: "Gman" <gman.pctt@xxxxxxxxx>
Sent: Thursday, July 24, 2008 12:33 PM
Subject: RE: -=PCTechTalk=- Re: Backups
Gman,
... I wanted to pass on some information here. I am responsible for the
backups where I work. We use a number of methods, fortunately not CD,
anymore. A Few things that will definitely affect CDs and their life (based
strictly on personal experience):
- Storage. Make sure your CDs are stored flat (either vertically or
horizontally) as a slight bend deteriorates performance very quickly. Also
make sure that they are protected from each other, scratches on the surface
hinder performance at the very least and ink from one CD can affect the
readable side of the one against it (even if it is dry to the touch).
- Labelling - I know there was a big to-do about this a few years ago, but
how you label your CDs can impact performance. Using a marker can
drastically shorten the life of the CD. Some of the permanent markers will
kill a CD inside of 2-3 years. If you are using labels, make sure that they
are intended for CDs. There are some labels out there that have adhesive
that will actually melt itself into the plastic.
Thank You,
James
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