-=PCTechTalk=- Re: Backups
- From: Gman <gman.pctt@xxxxxxxxx>
- To: <pctechtalk@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>
- Date: Thu, 24 Jul 2008 19:49:11 -0400
Excellent advice, James!
It's probably not an issue within a workplace, but another disk killer is
sunlight. When not in use, put the disks back into their jewel case and
store them away from windows. Temperature fluctuations can also reduce the
lifespan of a disk, so keep them away from ducts and registers that deliver
conditioned air (heat &/or cool). Fingerprints can also contain oils and
other substances that will eventually eat through the protective lining of a
disk, or at least make it much harder for the beam to read the data. I'm
sure there's more, but it should help give everyone the idea that these
disks are not as indestructable as we were told when they first came out.
Peace,
Gman
"The only dumb questions are the ones we fail to ask"
> ----- Original Message -----
> 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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