The present invention is directed to a method and apparatus for storing and reconstructing data. In one embodiment of the present invention, both real-time (i.e., dynamic) information and static information are stored in a Digital Video Disk (DVD) to replicate or restore an information system. The dynamic and static information are considered trust-support data. The trust-support data provides a complete view of the information system. For example, the state of current transactions operating in the information system is part of the trust-support data. The trust-support data may include GUI information, timestamp information, network information, authentication information, generalized receipts, and specialized receipts.