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Storage
In most cases this is trivial and can be
solved by using a file server (with backup utility) and
corresponding procedures
that ensure that the data are transfered to this server right after each
recording. Try to minimize times where data is stored on hard disks
without any backup. If you want to be absolutely safe against data loss,
use a parallel DAT recorder running during the recording sessions.
Also calculate the maximum amount of disk space needed to store the data
of a single recording session and make sure that on your recording
device space is always left for at least two or three additional sessions. Think of
suitable methods to prevent other users from installing or copying data to your
recording devices; you might also insert a check point into the check list
of the experimenter to check for available disk space before each
recording.
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2004-06-01