Glasgow is one of Scotlandβs most important centres for finance, energy, engineering, and higher education. From multinational banks to renewable energy firms and world-class universities, organisations across the city depend on Windows Server, Linux, VMware, and SQL databases to manage critical operations.
When a server fails, downtime can cost thousands of pounds per hour. With over 15 years of expertise, RecData Glasgow provides professional server data recovery services, trusted by businesses and institutions across Scotland.
Common Server Failures in Glasgow
Our engineers frequently handle:
- RAID rebuild failures on production servers.
- Multiple disk crashes in RAID 1, 5, or 10 arrays.
- Operating system corruption on Windows and Linux servers.
- Virtual machine loss in VMware ESXi, Hyper-V, or Proxmox.
- Database corruption (SQL Server, Oracle, PostgreSQL).
- Accidental deletion or formatting by IT staff.
All recoveries are performed in ISO-certified clean rooms, ensuring full data security and GDPR compliance.
RAID 1 β Widely Used in Finance and Healthcare
RAID 1 mirroring is common in Glasgow hospitals, banks, and law firms, offering data redundancy but still vulnerable when both disks fail.
Case Study (Glasgow private clinic):
A Windows Server running RAID 1, storing patient medical imaging, failed after both mirrored drives developed read errors. RecData engineers stabilised the drives and recovered 100% of the data within 48 hours, avoiding treatment delays.
RAID 5 β Essential for Universities and Energy Companies
RAID 5 is a popular choice for universities, manufacturers, and energy providers in Glasgow because of its efficiency.
Case Study (Glasgow renewable energy company):
A RAID 5 server with seven disks failed after two drives went offline during a rebuild. The array contained wind turbine performance data. RecData engineers manually rebuilt the RAID, recovering terabytes of operational data and preventing reporting delays for regulators.
Virtualised Server Recovery β VMware & Hyper-V
Virtualisation is vital for Glasgowβs IT providers and financial firms. VMware ESXi and Hyper-V failures can be catastrophic when datastore volumes become corrupted.
Case Study (Glasgow fintech provider):
A VMware ESXi host crashed, losing access to multiple client VMs. RecData rebuilt the VMFS volume and restored all virtual machines, ensuring the company avoided contractual penalties.
Database Servers β SQL, Oracle & PostgreSQL
Financial and research institutions in Glasgow rely heavily on SQL and Oracle databases. Even minor corruption can cause major operational issues.
Case Study (University of Glasgow department):
A RAID 10 database server storing research datasets suffered file system corruption after a power outage. RecData engineers repaired the damage and delivered a verified SQL dump, saving months of academic work.
Supported Server Platforms and Brands in Glasgow
RecData engineers handle a wide range of enterprise-class servers. We regularly recover from:
- Dell PowerEdge (R740, R720, T440, and more)
- HP ProLiant (DL380, DL360, ML350 series)
- IBM/Lenovo System x
- Fujitsu PRIMERGY
- Supermicro enterprise servers
Operating systems and applications supported include:
- Windows Server (2012β2022)
- Linux (Ubuntu, Red Hat, CentOS, Debian)
- VMware ESXi, Hyper-V, Proxmox
- SQL Server, Oracle, PostgreSQL, MySQL
- Exchange and mail servers
Whether itβs a Dell PowerEdge RAID 5, an HP ProLiant SQL database server, or a VMware cluster on Supermicro hardware, RecData has the expertise and facilities to restore your critical data.
Coverage Beyond Glasgow
RecData Glasgow also supports businesses and institutions in Edinburgh, Dundee, and Stirling, offering secure recovery through ISO-certified clean room laboratories.
Why Glasgow Chooses RecData
- 15+ years of enterprise server recovery expertise.
- Free diagnostics and a verified list of recoverable data.
- Emergency recovery options, possible within 48 hours.
- GDPR-compliant and confidential processes, trusted by banks, hospitals, and universities.
π RecData Glasgow Contact Information
- Phone: π 02045207293
- Website: recdata.co.uk
- Email: info@recdata.co.uk
- Address: 1 Comber Grove, London SE50AS, United Kingdom (serving Glasgow and Scotland)