Backups ≠ Peace of Mind!
Many IT pros work hard on backups but never verify if they can actually restore—until the day data crashes, only to find the backups are corrupt, painfully slow, or utterly useless…😱
Why Must You Perform Restore Drills?
1️⃣ Verify Backup Validity: Backups can fail due to storage issues, network outages, write errors, etc. No drills = gambling blindfolded!
2️⃣ Familiarize with Restore Process: In a real emergency, panic leads to mistakes. Regular drills make you fast and precise!
3️⃣ Evaluate Recovery Time: Do you know how long it takes to restore a TB-level VM? Without testing, you’ll never know!
Practical Recommendations:
📅 Perform at least 1 restore drill quarterly (monthly for critical business systems)
✅ Randomly select backup files and restore to an isolated environment to verify integrity and functionality
📝 Document recovery time + issue list, and optimize backup strategies
