#46SAFETYPROTECTElite

Restore Verification

Prove backups actually work

Hard

Overview

Automated process that periodically restores backups to verify they're valid and complete.

Why It Matters

Untested backups are hopes, not backups. Automated restore testing.

Implementation Pattern

  1. 1Schedule restore tests
  2. 2Restore to isolated environment
  3. 3Verify data integrity
  4. 4Alert on failures

Pipeline Coverage

This continuous capability monitors and applies to the following pipeline phases:

RELEASE

Tool Examples

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