Frequently Asked Question

A backup is only useful if it is completing successfully and the files can actually be restored.

Check Your Backup Software Regularly

• The date and time of the most recent successful backup.
• Errors or failed backup jobs.
• Warnings about unavailable drives or low storage space.
• Files or folders that may have been skipped.

Test Your Backups Periodically

Restore a test file from your backup from time to time. This helps confirm that the backup contains usable data and that the restore process is working correctly.

Do not assume a backup is working simply because the backup software is installed. Verify that backups are completing successfully and that your files can actually be restored.