Performing a MaxDB database restore
The following procedure shows you how to perform a MaxDB database restore using NetBackup for SAP.
To perform a restore
- To obtain the external backup identification information, perform a query.
- Type the following command to initiate the restore:
dbmcli> recover_start medium_name backup_type ExternalBackupId "database_name BID medium_path"
where:
medium_name
Name of the backup medium.
backup_type
Specify either DATA, PAGES, or LOG.
BID
The external backup identifier. This information is returned when you perform a backup.
database_name
Name of the SAP database.
medium_path
Specify full path to the named pipe.
For example, /export/home/medium1 or \\.\PIPE\medium1.