Include MD5 or SHA-256 hashes to ensure the file hasn't been corrupted. 2. Forensics or Investigation Report
A backup from a "live" server (as opposed to "dev" or "staging").
If this file was "found" and you need to write a paper on its potential contents:
Where the data originated (e.g., a specific live recording session, a software build, or a database export).
Include MD5 or SHA-256 hashes to ensure the file hasn't been corrupted. 2. Forensics or Investigation Report
A backup from a "live" server (as opposed to "dev" or "staging").
If this file was "found" and you need to write a paper on its potential contents:
Where the data originated (e.g., a specific live recording session, a software build, or a database export).