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How do you check the accuracy of the backup? |
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From a statistical perspective, booting from the cloned volume is an excellent way of sampling the efficacy of the clone. If the OS consumes 10% of the data on the volume for example, and booting requires that the clone be accurate (and it does), then you have a really good sample. If the cloned volume boots, you can reasonably conclude that the clone was executed accurately.
While you're booted from the cloned volume, launching applications, checking your email, firing up iPhoto, etc. will increase your "sample" size and give you more confidence that the clone was executed accurately.