On Mon, 21 Nov 2011 08:27:09 -0200, "Fabiano" <fabianoaspro@...>
wrote:

> When I restore the backup at a different location how I validate the
> restored backup? With gfix?

Successfully restoring the backup should be sufficient validation in
itself.

> There is a “formula” to indentify that a Database NEED a backup/restore?

I

> mean: If “A” is 50,000 bigger than “B” I need to backup/restore.

How about: make regular backups, and only restore to verify integrity of
the backup (different location) and if a major disaster occurs. In general
it is not necessary to restore a database 'just because you can'.

Mark