SQLVerify Method (SQL-DMO)
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 )
Part |
Description |
object |
Expression that evaluates to an object in the Applies To list |
SQLServer |
SQLServer object connected to the Microsoft® SQL Server™ installation on which the backup media is visible |
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 set
- Create a SQLServer object.
- Connect the SQLServer object to the SQL Server installation 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 the SQL Server installation 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.
Prototype (C/C++)
HRESULT SQLVerify(LPSQLDMOSERVER ServerObject);
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