> One question still remains: is there any mechanism which one could use to
> verify my backup on tape ?
>

Once a month I connect an extra USB hard disk and restore data to it.

Advantages:
 - I know the tape is still working;
 - I know my data recovery procedure actually works;

Bonus:
 - I have an off-site copy of my data.

IMPORTANT: always test the restoration process of your backup!

-- Vincent

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