What does the video show?
In the video, we present the process of erasing data using Blancco Drive Eraser launched from a bootable USB flash drive.

The process begins with booting the computer from a previously prepared USB drive. The system then loads the Linux-based Blancco environment and moves to the graphical interface, where the available drives are displayed.

In the example shown, a selected drive or partition is erased. During the process, the system connects to the Blancco Portal in order to retrieve and verify the license required to perform the operation. Once the erasure is complete, the user moves to the report, which can be saved locally or sent directly to the portal.

This is a very practical scenario because it shows not only the data erasure itself, but also the reporting of the completed operation in a central system.

Erasing a drive in Blancco Drive Eraser – step by step

1. Booting the computer from the bootable USB
   The process begins by booting the computer from a previously prepared USB flash drive with Blancco Drive Eraser.

The video clearly states that the USB drive was prepared earlier and is now being used for the actual work with the tool. After startup, the user continues with the default settings and begins loading the system.

2. Starting the Linux-based Blancco environment
   After the medium is launched, the Linux system on which Blancco Drive Eraser is based starts up.

This is a natural part of how the tool works – before the user sees the application interface, the environment must load. After a moment, the graphical interface appears, from which the user can proceed to the next steps.

3. Displaying the available drives
   Once the interface is launched, the user sees the available drives detected by the system.

In the example shown, a drive of type Virtual SATA Hard Drive is visible and selected for the next stage of the erasure process. The video shows that the tool recognizes the medium and allows the user to proceed directly to the next step.

4. Selecting the drive or partition to erase
   The next step is starting the actual erasure process. The material refers to erasing a drive or partition – in the example shown, a small-capacity medium is used, so the entire process is completed very quickly.

This is important because it shows a practical use case for the tool – the user does not stop at configuration, but moves directly to the real data erasure operation.

5. Confirming the erasure operation
   After selecting the appropriate medium, the user confirms the start of the operation.

At this stage, Blancco Drive Eraser also asks for credentials for the Blancco Management Console Portal. This is required so that the system can retrieve license information and verify whether the user is authorized to perform the erasure.

6. Logging in to the Blancco Portal and retrieving the license
   After the credentials are entered, the system logs in to the portal and retrieves license information in the background.

This is an important part of the process because it shows the online scenario – the tool is not operating only locally, but communicates with the central management environment in order to confirm that the operation can be carried out.

The video also includes an important practical note – such a process can also be performed offline if licenses are assigned to the USB drive in advance. In this specific material, however, the online variant is shown, with a connection to the portal.

7. Starting and completing the erasure
   After successful authentication, the user confirms the operation once again and the actual data erasure begins.

In the example shown, the whole process takes only a few seconds because the medium used has a very small capacity. The video therefore shows not only the flow of the operation, but also how quickly it can be completed in the case of a small drive or test partition.

8. Additional operation description fields
   After the erasure is complete, the system moves to the third step of the process, which involves filling in additional descriptive fields.

In the material, this stage is not discussed in detail – the user skips it and moves directly to the final report. However, the presence of this step shows that the system allows additional information related to the erasure operation to be added.

9. Generating the erasure report
   Once the operation is complete, the erasure report is displayed.

This is a very important moment in the entire process because the report serves as confirmation that the operation was carried out. The video shows that the report can be saved in various formats, including PDF.

Thanks to this, the organization can keep the documentation locally or forward it further in accordance with its procedures.

10. Sending the report to the Blancco Portal
    Because the environment is already connected to the portal, the user can send the report directly to Blancco Management Console.

In the video, the report is successfully sent, and the user receives confirmation that it will be available in the portal for further review.

This is very practical from the perspective of organizations that want to centrally collect reports, document completed operations, and maintain order in their data erasure records.

Why is this method of erasure convenient?
Erasing data using Blancco Drive Eraser launched from a bootable USB is convenient because it allows the entire process to be carried out in a structured way – from starting the environment, through license verification, to reporting the completed operation.

The main benefits of this approach are:

• the ability to launch the tool independently of the operating system installed on the computer,
• a simple and predictable erasure process,
• the ability to verify the license online,
• generation of a report after the operation is completed,
• sending reports to a central portal,
• easier documentation and record-keeping of completed actions.

In practice, this means that the organization can not only erase data securely, but also organize the entire process from both an operational and audit perspective.

What should you pay attention to during this process?
Although the process itself is simple, it is worth remembering a few practical points:

• the computer must boot from the previously prepared USB drive,
• in the online scenario, an internet connection is required,
• the user should have valid credentials for the Blancco Portal,
• before starting the operation, it is necessary to make sure that the correct drive or partition has been selected,
• once the process is complete, it is worth saving the report locally or sending it to the portal,
• in environments without internet access, an offline license assigned in advance can be considered.

This helps the whole process run smoothly and reduces the risk of operational errors.

Summary
The video shows that erasing a drive or partition in Blancco Drive Eraser after booting from a bootable USB is a simple and structured process. The user starts the environment from the USB drive, selects the medium to erase, confirms the operation, retrieves the license from the portal, and then moves to the final report.

An additional value of this scenario is the ability to send the report directly to Blancco Management Console, which means that the organization gains not only secure data erasure, but also central documentation of completed operations.