Re: Hard Drive eraser recommendation

[Henri Salo <henri () nerv fi>]

On Wed, 30 Sep 2009 09:52:58 -0400
Nick Duda <nduda () VistaPrint com> wrote:

> I'm looking for a hard drive erasing solution (hardware) that meets
> the DOD recommendation for erasing but is also fairly easy for the
> helpdesk to just hook a drive up to, press a button and walk away
> until it is complete. Does anyone have any recommendations for one
> that is good and low cost?
>
> - Nick

Easy way is to use DBAN <http://www.dban.org/>.

Good solutions for Linux cli are shred and wipe. For OpenBSD I would
use "rm -rfP".

---
Henri Salo

------------------------------------------------------------------------
Securing Apache Web Server with thawte Digital Certificate
In this guide we examine the importance of Apache-SSL and who needs an SSL certificate.  We look at how SSL works, how 
it benefits your company and how your customers can tell if a site is secure. You will find out how to test, purchase, 
install and use a thawte Digital Certificate on your Apache web server. Throughout, best practices for set-up are 
highlighted to help you ensure efficient ongoing management of your encryption keys and digital certificates.

http://www.dinclinx.com/Redirect.aspx?36;4175;25;1371;0;5;946;e13b6be442f727d1
------------------------------------------------------------------------