Restore Test

Linux and Homelab
NAS Integrity for Home Labs: Scrubs, SMART, ECC, Checksums, and a Real Restore

A practical NAS integrity routine: ZFS scrubs, SMART tests, snapshots, checksums, ECC expectations, backup verification, and actual restore drills.

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The 3-2-1 Backup Rule in 2026: Keep It, But Add Two Checks

Plan three data copies across separate storage and failure boundaries, with an offsite copy, protected backup credentials, and clean-location restore tests before relying on job status.

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