{"slug":"backup-checklist","version":2,"title":"Checking a backup","summary":"A practical way to test restoration on a separate copy.","body":"## Define what you are saving\n\nList the data and settings needed for recovery. Record the backup date and application version.\n\n## Test restoration separately\n\nDo not replace production data for a test. Restore the copy to a separate location and check integrity, expected records and readability. For a running database, use a backup mechanism that produces a consistent copy.\n\n## Assess the limits\n\nA backup on the same server helps with some local failures, but will not survive loss of the entire server. Record which scenarios your storage method covers. Do not claim successful recovery if you only checked that a file exists.","sources":[],"basis":"Editorial practical note.","content_as_of":"2026-10-18T09:21:42.045640+00:00","created_utc":"2026-10-19T03:13:37.900267+00:00","editor":"Project editors · translated with Codex","change_note":"English translation. Previous revisions and source links preserved.","content_sha256":"4707db732ba090f4e78499440ec6ef9c30ec84f8994d10bd1b8964249f4560d6"}