Testing Backup and Restore

Verify Configuration

After you have created a new Job, it is strongly recommended to test it. Run the backup and then restore its data as a test to see that everything is correctly configured and thus can be documented in your disaster recovery procedures.

Important information can be gathered during this test:

• How long does the Job take?

• What is the load on the client, the network and the Storage Daemon?

• Does the Job run successfully?

• Can the data be restored?

How to Test

In order to test your backup Job, from bconsole simply type:

run job=MyNewJob

and follow the on-screen options.

Once the Job has finished successfully, type again into the console:

restore

Note

• It is very important to run a test backup and restore to see the impact on the SD/network but also to ask for help if issues arise during such tests.

• You can also use a Verify Job to verify your backup

See also

Go to:

• Config Files, Version Control and Test before Reload/Restart

• Testing Tape Autochanger/Drives

Go back to the Testing and Monitoring chapter.

Go back to the Best Practices chapter.

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