13.1 When to Use checkvob

Use checkvob for these purposes:

• Checking VOB database or storage pool consistency after a VOB restore operation

• (Optional) Cleaning up broken cross-VOB hyperlinks

• (Optional) Finding and fixing problems in an administrative VOB hierarchy

• (Optional) Monitoring VOBs

• (Optional) Diagnosing and repairing damaged VOBs

Running checkvob to verify a VOB restore operation is always recommended, but it is required (and happens automatically) when you restore a VOB that uses the semi-live backup strategy. (See also vob_snapshot, vob_restore, and Choosing Between Standard and Semi-Live Backup.) We recommend that you run checkvob as part of your normal maintenance routine.