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

In the NetBackup Administration Console, expand NetBackup Management > Catalog.
Set up the search criteria for the image you want to verify. Click Search Now.
Click the Results tab, then select the verification job to view the job results.