Scenario
A database can restore to a base backup, but point-in-time recovery fails because the log chain is incomplete.
Recommended Resolution Path
- Verify which log backups exist and where the chain broke.
- Check whether copy-only or manual backups interrupted the expected sequence.
- Test restore headers and timeline deliberately rather than discovering the gap mid-incident.
- Escalate chain breaks promptly because they reduce real recovery options.
Technician Notes
Document what changed, what confirmed the fix, and whether the issue points to a broader standards gap worth addressing for the client.
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