You canīt verify that your Database is ok , you can verify that the "normal" backup is good....
In true, you canīt only verify your backup instead of test-restoring it.
I think your suggestion is a common practice (test restore to a other Filesystem)
I dont think that NetBackup can say that your Oracle Database is OK,
maybe you can with the additional "NetBackup Agent for Oracle".
You can verify that NetBackup can mount and read your backup.
On Monday I will ask a colleague from me , heīs a NetBackup specialist and I will post his answer here.
Some things to know:
x) Do you have the master+media server on the same server ?
x) Do you have the Shared storage option enabled
(Tape Library in a SAN) ?
x) Do you have additional licenses installed (like Oracle extension,open file backup
The NetBackup FAQ:
http://www.backupcentral.com/cgi-bin...file=1#file_67
You can make hot backups with Oracle extension /RMAN.
bye
networkfreak