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hi, how can i check all backups are exist to restore? I.e.
i forget to take backup on one day. But now i want to check
that all backups are there to restore now. I know the
answer of through timestamps we know how to check. But i
need any other way?

Question Posted / shravan


hi, how can i check all backups are exist to restore? I.e. i forget to take backup on one day. But..

Answer / kamal

if full backup has been taken , you can restore at any
time . if differential has been taken checkup the last full
backup date then verify diff. backup has been taken
immediate after that or not if not find the date & time for
which it was left and take diff. backup of that .

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