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Questions

Where should the copy live?

On storage that does not share the production datastore, rack power, or backup admin password.

What proves the job worked?

A boot of the restored guest on an isolated network, plus a recent application record.

How long do I keep points?

Daily for two to four weeks, weekly for a few months, and monthly for the period your contract names.