A backup evaluation is not complete until you restore from it. Use this short test to confirm that XReplicator can recover a known file from a completed restore point.

Before You Start

You need:

• A running backup server and web UI.
• One connected Linux or Windows agent.
• One completed backup.
• A safe restore destination that will not overwrite production data.

Step 1: Choose a Known File

Pick a file that is easy to validate after restore, such as:

• A small text file with known contents.
• A configuration file copied to a test directory.
• A small application asset from a non-production workload.

Step 2: Confirm the Backup Completed

Open the web UI and confirm the selected client has a completed restore point. Avoid in-progress restore points for verification or restore testing.

Step 3: Run Restore Verification

Run metadata, sample, or full verification on the restore point:

• Metadata verification is the fastest signal.
• Sample verification checks selected backup data.
• Full verification gives the strongest restore assurance.

For deeper verification settings, see Security & Verification.

Step 4: Restore the File

In the web UI:

1. Open Snapshots.
2. Select the client and device.
3. Choose the completed restore point.
4. Browse or search for the known file.
5. Restore it to a safe temporary location.

Step 5: Validate the Result

Confirm:

• The restored file exists.
• File contents match the expected result.
• Ownership and permissions are acceptable for the restore target.
• The restore operation appears in history or logs.

Step 6: Record the Test

For team evaluations, record:

Next Step

After your first file restore passes, test the recovery scope that matches your real incident plan: partition restore, full-disk restore, cloud restore, or Azure-to-Azure disaster recovery.