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Try to restore some of the data to another location. &nbsp;There is the option that BE verifies every backup it does, I think by default it is selected in the job setup wizard
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THX... I always select the verify backup when configuring the initial backup job. &nbsp;I will try restoring specific files. &nbsp;I just wanted to see if there were any additional tips I was unaware of from the Experts ;) &nbsp;Anything else anybody?
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Ok this should be an easy one for you guys that know Backup Exec. &nbsp;I would like to know what is the recommended best practices for validating backups? &nbsp;Right now the backup runs everynight to en external hard drive.
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Ok this should be an easy one for you guys that know Backup Exec.  I would like to know what is the recommended best practices for validating backups?  Right now the backup runs everynight to en external hard drive.

Symantec Backup Exec Backup Verify

The term "Backup" means the methods and processes involved to copy computer data (system data as well as application data) to media other than the ones where the data originally live (disk, tape, optical, cloud). "Restore" in turn means the methods and processes involved in data recovery, i. e., bringing back copied computer data to their original location. Backup/Restore primarily serves as a means of protection against data loss, be it due to disaster, corruption or sabotage. It can also be used for recovering data from an earlier point in time and even for cloning machines or applications. There is a wide variety of backup/restore software available, from expensive commercial products to free or open source tools.