5. Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

1. What is the purpose of using Stellar Remote Forensic Imaging?

Stellar Remote Forensic Imaging facilitates remote access and management of systems, enabling users to perform various functions such as drive imaging, file transfer, and command execution between a local and remote system.

2. How secure is the data transfer process in Stellar Remote Forensic Imaging?

Stellar Remote Forensic Imaging ensures secure data transfer through encryption mechanisms and VPN connections, protecting sensitive information during transmission between the local and remote systems.

3. What operating systems are supported by Stellar Remote Forensic Imaging?

Stellar Remote Forensic Imaging is compatible with Windows (up to version 11).

4. What is a drive image?

A drive image is a cloned image of a computer's hard drive or storage device in an .img format, containing all files, programs, and settings. This representation ensures that every aspect of the system's configuration and data is preserved, allowing for easy restoration or replication of the entire system in case of data loss or system failure.

5. How can I create a drive image using Stellar Remote Forensic Imaging?

Creating a drive image with Stellar Remote Forensic Imaging is a simple process, refer to Create a Drive Image.

6. What is the purpose of customising image creation settings?

Customising image creation settings within Stellar Remote Forensic Imaging allows users to modify the imaging process to suit their unique needs and preferences. Users can optimise the imaging process by customising encryption keys, block sizes, and sector length levels to balance data security, transfer speed, and storage efficiency. For a better understanding of customisation, refer to the Customise Settings section of the manual.

7. Can I encrypt transferred data during image creation?

Yes, Stellar Remote Forensic Imaging provides encryption capabilities that allow users to enhance the security of transferred data during the image creation process. By enabling encryption, users can protect sensitive information from unauthorized access or interception, reducing the risks associated with data breaches or malicious attacks.

8. How are bad sectors handled during image creation?

Stellar Remote Forensic Imaging includes features to identify and manage bad sectors during image creation, allowing users to designate markers for these areas. This proactive approach ensures data integrity and reliability in resulting drive images.

9. Is there a size limit for files transferred using Stellar Remote Forensic Imaging?

There is no size limit for files transferred using Stellar Remote Forensic Imaging. Users can transfer files of any size, ranging from small documents to large multimedia files, without encountering size restrictions. However, the transfer speed may vary depending on network bandwidth and system resources.

10. Can Stellar Remote Forensic Imaging be used for data recovery purposes?

Yes, Stellar Remote Forensic Imaging supports data recovery by allowing users to create images of drives, which can be useful for recovering lost or corrupted files from remote systems.