Computer Associates BABWBR1151S40 User Guide - Page 121

Perform a Database Level Test Restore to an, Alternative Location

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Backup and Restore Test Strategies You should perform a test restore to a backup server at least once a month and make sure the restored database is functioning properly. This lets you test your backup and restore strategies to assess whether you are backing up your system accurately and to prepare for a possible disaster. For information about how to perform test restores on Exchange 2000 and 2003 Server systems, see Perform a Database Level Test Restore to an Alternative Location (see page 49). For information about how to perform test restores on Exchange 2007 Server systems, see Perform a Database Level Test Restore to an Alternative Location (see page 74). Note: Exchange Server 2003 has a recovery storage group, which can be used to test restores of a particular storage group. However, you should still practice restoring your entire Exchange Server to a test server. Chapter 6: Using Best Practices 121

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Backup and Restore Test Strategies
Chapter 6: Using Best Practices
121
You should perform a test restore to a backup server at least
once a month
and make sure the restored database is functioning properly. This lets you test
your backup and restore strategies to assess whether you are backing up your
system accurately and to prepare for a possible disaster.
For information about how to perform test restores on Exchange 2000 and
2003 Server systems, see
Perform a Database Level Test Restore to an
Alternative Location
(see page 49).
For information about how to perform test restores on Exchange 2007 Server
systems, see
Perform a Database Level Test Restore to an Alternative Location
(see page 74).
Note:
Exchange Server 2003 has a recovery storage group, which can be used
to test restores of a particular storage group. However, you should still
practice restoring your entire Exchange Server to a test server.