1. When you see some signs of problems or corruptions, do not run disk utilities because it can cause permanent damage to your data.
2. You must pack the hardware components carefully like disks, tape storage, arrays and server to send to data recovery specialists and in order to avoid further damage or lose.
3. Properly maintain data archives and copies of your data and software to prevent major data loss.
4. Make sure that you install Firewalls and anti viruses because they are must for a system, as Virus and Trojan attacks are major data loss reasons too.
5. Always use techniques and steps to prevent data security from network and physical intruders.
6. Scan all incoming data even packaged software for viruses.
7. When you have to move computers, power down and take extreme caution.
8. When touching or handling the media avoid static electrical charges, especially in arid environments.
9. It is a good idea to keep the data backups remote or offside in order to prevent data from localized damages.
10. Don’t forget to create and maintain data backups regularly. You must verify that the storage medium is running perfectly after taking a backup thoroughly and make sure that data backup can be retrieved successfully.
11. Always avoid installing software or creating new files, as the deleted files may become over written and they may not be restored later on.

12. When you feel that a drive makes scraping, tapping, clicking, or humming sounds power off immediately to prevent any disaster or damaged.
13. Take redundant backup systems.
14. In order to make copies of all critical data files, establish a structured backup procedure by using software compatible with the operating system and applications.
15. To verify that data especially databases and other critical files are being backed up properly, periodically test the backups to.