How to test backups?

I also did a server change using the instructions from this post:

But, like the OP, I’m curious as to how a full restore would go. Skimming these search results demonstrate successes in restoring backups in various situations:
https://discourse.mailinabox.email/search?q=restore

p.s. As I was typing this, Richard5 just posted his success story. Yay!