Verify 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
- On the left, click Catalog.
- From the Action list, select Verify.
- Select the search criteria to find the image you want to verify. Click Search.
Backups that have fragments on another volume are included, as they exist in part on the specified volume.
See Catalog utility search criteria and backup image details.
- Select the image that you want to verify. Then click Verify.
- Click the Activity tab to view the job results.