SQL-DMO
SQLVerify Method
The SQLVerify method checks the backup media specified, ensuring that a backup set is readable and complete.
Applies To
| Restore Object |
Syntax
object.SQLVerify( SQLServer )
Parts
object
Expression that evaluates to an object in the Applies To list
SQLServer
SQLServer object connected to an instance of Microsoft® SQL Server™ 2000 on which the backup media is visible
Prototype (C/C++)
HRESULT SQLVerify(LPSQLDMOSERVER ServerObject);
Remarks
The SQLVerify method does not perform a restore of any SQL Server database or transaction log.
To validate the integrity of a SQL Server backup
- Create a SQLServer object.
- Connect the SQLServer object to an instance of SQL Server on which the source backup device is visible.
- Create a Restore object.
- Set either the Devices, Files, Pipes, or Tapes property to indicate a device visible on an instance of SQL Server indicated in Step 2 and maintaining the backup media. Specify all devices or files maintaining the backup set.
- Call the SQLVerify method of the Restore object using the SQLServer object created in Step 1 as an argument.