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• Start with high quality media.
• When burning a disk, always let the CD or DVD burner verify that the data
has been written to disk successfully. The extra few minutes at the time you
burn the files will ease a lot of heartache when you try to access files on a
disk that had a problem during the writing process, and wasn’t verified.
• Store disks vertically.
• Store disks in a protective case.
• Don’t use labels or tape on the media.
• Don’t write on the media, even with markers that say they’re
safe for the purpose. Instead identify disks by writing on the center hub area,
and using the paper insert that comes in a jewel case for fully listing what
is on each disk.
• Disks should be stored at low temperature, low humidity, and in low light.
• Migrate to new technologies as they emerge.
• Keep redundant archives of important files.
