Copying or backing up the database files
Use the NetBackup Database Administration utility to back up the relational database to a specified directory.
It is recommended to create a backup copy of the database files in the following situations:
Before you move the database. | |
Before you rebuild the database. | See About the General tab of the NetBackup Database Administration utility. |
Before you add data space. | |
Before you add index space. | See About the General tab of the NetBackup Database Administration utility. |
Note:
Using the NetBackup Database Administration utility to back up and restore the NetBackup database can potentially break the consistency between the NetBackup catalog and the database. This loss of consistency can lead to loss of data. Use the tool to back up and restore the NetBackup catalog only as a precautionary measure.
To copy or back up the database files
- Start the NetBackup Database Administration utility that is located in the following directory:
install_path\NetBackup\bin\NbDbAdmin.exe
- Enter the database logon password and click OK.
See Using the NetBackup Database Administration utility on Windows.
- Select the Tools tab.
- In the Backup section, click Copy.
- In the Copy database files dialog box, browse to a destination directory.
The destination directory contains the files that the backup creates. A copy of all of the database files is made in this directory. This directory is also the location of the database files that the Restore option uses.
Note:
This is not a catalog backup, performed as part of regular NetBackup operations.
- Click OK.