
As an example, gutmann will overwrite the files with a random character, and do so up to 35 times, whereas quick will write a zero and only do it once.ĭBAN recommends using the dodshort command. Select the links next to the commands to read more about how they work. You can also use the autonuke command, which is the same thing as dodshort.

In bold are the commands DBAN supports, followed by the data sanitization method they use:

If you know how you want to proceed, and you're confident that there's nothing on any connected drive that you want to keep, then go for it.Ĭontinue with this tutorial for some more options or if you're not sure which way to go.ĭBAN Commands and Data Sanitization Method You can read more about that screen in Step 7. To have the flexibility to choose the hard drives you want to erase, how many times you want the files to be overwritten, and more specific options, press the ENTER key at this screen to open interactive mode.
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The options you see there (as well as the autonuke one) are described in full detail in the next step.
