Using Compare

This chapter explains how to use the Compare window to read data from the backup set and compare it to the data on the hard disk. You can compare one file, selected files, or all files in the backup set.

Compare is a separate function designed to provide maximum data security. After you have created a backup set, you can go to the Compare window and verify that the information contained on the backup media is identical to the data on the hard disk and that it can be restored.

It is strongly recommended that you perform compares after your first few backups and after changing your system's configuration. This will confirm Backup Exec is running properly on your computer.

Performing a compare at any time in the future lets you see how the files in the backup set differ from the files currently on the hard disk.