Backups & recovery
Verifying Backup Integrity
For a technician confirming a saved backup is actually usable before relying on it, rather than discovering a corrupt file during an emergency restore.
Basic~15 min5 steps
- Step 1.
Check file presence and size
Browse the backup media and confirm the expected files exist and are not zero bytes.
- Step 2.
Compare against a known file list
If a checklist of expected files exists for this robot's backup type, confirm nothing is missing.
- Step 3.
Open a sample program file
Open one or two TP program files and confirm they contain readable, sensible content rather than garbled data.
- Step 4.
Test restore to a non-production robot if possible
Where a spare or offline controller is available, perform a full test restore to confirm the backup loads without error.
- Step 5.
Record the verification
Log the date and result of the verification alongside the backup file for future reference.
Common questions
- How long does Verifying Backup Integrity take?
- Verifying Backup Integrity is rated Basic and takes about 15 minutes across 5 steps.
- What tools do I need?
- You will need Teach pendant or PC, The backup media to be checked.
- What should I do before starting?
- A backup has recently been created and is available for review.
- What is the first step?
- Check file presence and size. Browse the backup media and confirm the expected files exist and are not zero bytes.