Computer Science and Technology: Care and Handling of Computer Magnetic Storage Media

摘要

This Special Publication deals with the physical/chemical preservation of computer magnetic storage media--principally computer magnetic tapes--and their stored data, through the application of proper care and handling methods under various conditions. It emphasizes the media handling methods and environmental conditions which should be instituted during the course of controllable day-to-day and long-term archival storage activities. It also considers measures which can be initiated during media transit and in the aftermath of catastrophic or uncontrollable events. However, the publication does not address the problem of computer storage system security from the viewpoint of data theft or intentional data modification.