• OwOarchist@pawb.social
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    7 hours ago

    Verifying the files are there in your backup is only, like 10% of verifying that it’s a real, usable backup.

    The important question is: can you successfully restore those files from the backup? Can you successfully put them back where they’re supposed to be after losing your primary copy?

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      6 hours ago

      I specifically stated that I verify the file content via md5 hash. And I keep original directory structure, so yes if i need to restore these I can.

      • ViatorOmnium@piefed.social
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        2 minutes ago

        Are you sure you have all the files required? Are they restored with the right permissions and metadata automatically?