Recovery of SQL Database Files From Corrupted SSD

While sudden data loss can be worrisome for anyone, it is particularly so for small businesses. And at Stellar Data Recovery, we have seen a growing trend of SMEs facing sudden data loss and business disruption due to failed drives, ransomware attacks, and, in some cases, even natural disasters!

This is primarily because, unlike larger enterprises, small businesses do not utilize redundant storage setups like RAID 5 or RAID 10, nor do they have the resources to invest in robust backup strategies.

In just the past quarter, we recovered data for hundreds of SMEs whose businesses had been disrupted because of a single failed hard drive. In one such case, the client—let’s call her Ms. Z—found that her system, which was working smoothly, suddenly went into reboot.

The Client’s Concerns

Ms. Z manages her business’s Microsoft SQL database on her laptop. The database files were stored on a 2-year-old 256 GB FRONTECH SSD and were crucial for her business, as daily operations were significantly hampered when these business logs became inaccessible.

Initial Attempts at Reviving the MS SQL Database

Ms. Z has her own IT startup and is very well versed in technical matters. When she found that she couldn’t access the database files, she checked the boot order in BIOS settings. The SSD was no longer listed in the BIOS boot settings.

She also tried power cycling (completely shutting down the device by cutting off the power, draining residual charge, and turning it back on again) and modified the boot settings. The drive kept appearing intermittently, but even when the volume showed up in the File Explorer, she was unable to see or access any folders.

These and a few other DIY recovery techniques did not work, and no partitions appeared. In order to prevent data loss, Ms. Z contacted Stellar Data Recovery – Kolkata after realizing the gravity of the problem and the potential for more harm.

Device Specifications

• Device Type: FRONTECH NVMe SSD
• Capacity: 256 GB
• File System: NTFS
• Partition Structure: Single partition
• Issue: SSD is not detected; no partitions are visible
• Affected Files: MS SQL Database files (MDF and LDF)

Stellar’s Process to Recover Data From FRONTECH NVMe SSD

Initial Inspection

Our expert technicians conducted media inspection after receiving the faulty drive. There were no symptoms of SSD failure that indicated physical damage.

Our SSD data recovery experts determined that either the drive had developed bad blocks, which were responsible for inaccessible files and folders, or the drive’s file system was corrupted.

Further Analysis in Logical Lab

We connected the SSD to an optimized workstation and conducted thorough health checks using forensic-grade tools. We observed that the potential for the development of bad blocks was very low.

It was concluded that the NTFS file system metadata information was broken and there were partition table errors.

Data Recovery

We used powerful proprietary tools to deep scan the SSD for low-level sector analysis. The partition information was recreated by our team using specialist recovery techniques. We were able to recover the MDF and LDF files and rebuild the directories.

Along with recovering the files, we performed expert SQL Database Repair to fix corrupted structures and ensure the database was fully functional.

Evaluation of the Retrieved Information

The client’s SQL Server database files were the most important of the retrieved data. Included in the recovered set were the primary database files (MDF), transaction log files (LDF), and other data.

The data was configured in SQL Server Management Studio 21, so we restored it accordingly and ensured accessibility by configuring database permissions. Key tables and the database’s structure were successfully validated.

Ensuring Data Integrity

We double-checked with Ms. Z to confirm that data entries up to the latest recorded date were present, thus ensuring that no important business data was lost during the MS SQL database recovery process.

Our relieved client was able to resume operations without having to start over from scratch because the SQL database was recovered in a usable state. To ensure a trustworthy transfer, the integrity of every file and folder was verified by the client before the delivery.

Final Thoughts

File system damage caused the client—the owner of a startup—to lose access to an MS SQL database critical for her business operations. Stellar Data Recovery used sophisticated recovery techniques to restore crucial data after identifying the issue with the file system metadata and partition table. The client’s business continuity was ensured by successful recovery of the SQL database.

This case demonstrates how unexpected SSD problems might hamper important business functions and how crucial it is to get professional help rather than trying numerous failed repairs on your own.

For businesses relying on databases, timely intervention is critical. Our experts specialize in MS SQL database recovery, ensuring that even severely corrupted or inaccessible databases are restored with full integrity and minimal downtime.

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