Verifying backup images
NetBackup can verify the contents of a backup by reading the volume and comparing
its contents to what is recorded in the NetBackup catalog.
This operation does not compare the data on the volume to the contents of the
client disk. However, the operation does read each block in the image to verify that
the volume is readable. (However, data corruption within a block is possible.)
NetBackup verifies only one backup at a time and tries to minimize media mounts
and positioning time.
To verify backup images
1
In the NetBackup Administration Console, in the left pane, expand
NetBackup Management > Catalog.
2
In the right pane, on the Search tab, set up the search criteria for the image
you want to verify. Click Search Now.
3
In the right pane, select the image you want to verify and on the Action
drop-down menu, select Action > Verify.
To display information on each file that NetBackup verifies, select Log all files
found in verified image(s).
4
In the right pane, click the Results tab, then select the verification job to view
the job results.
Viewing job results
The results of verify, duplicate, or import jobs appear in the Results tab for the
Catalog options. The top portion of the dialog box displays all existing log files.
To view a log file, select the name of the log from the list. The current log file appears
in the bottom portion of the Results dialog box. If an operation is in progress, the
log file results refresh as the operation proceeds.
To view job results
1
In the NetBackup Administration Console, in the left pane, expand
NetBackup Management > Catalog.
2
In the right pane, click the Results tab.
955Managing backup images
Verifying backup images