Step 3: Dry Run
It's wise to verify your backup before you actually need it. After creating your first Full backup, pretend you've lost everything-use a different Mac for extra realism. First, find the Backup file (for example, Purchased Music - 2005.12.15-19.21.37.552.FullBackup) on your hard drive, iDisk, or optical disc. Whatever the destination, Backup creates a Backups folder at the root level and stashes your backups there (unless you designate a different location). Double-click the backup file to open the associated Plan. Check the Restore To An Alternate Location box, choose a destination, and press Restore Selection. Backup recreates the file path for you.
Backup even reminds you where your replacement data goes.
