Using the DB2 template administration interface to run a user-directed backup
The DB2 template administration interface is available in the NetBackup Backup, Archive, and Restore interface. The DB2 template administration window provides the following functions:
| Processes the selected template. |
| Changes the contents of an existing template. The selected template is loaded into the NetBackup for DB2 template generation wizard. |
| Removes the selected template. You must be the root user or the template creator to delete a template. |
| Changes the name of the selected template. You must be the root user or the template creator to rename a template. |
| Displays a summary of the selected template. |
The templates that the NetBackup for DB2 template generation wizard creates are stored in a predetermined location on the master server.
See Creating a backup template using the NetBackup for DB2 backup wizard.
To use the DB2 template administration interface
- Start the NetBackup Backup, Archive, and Restore interface.
On UNIX, type the following from the command line:
/usr/openv/netbackup/bin/jbpSA &
In the NetBackup Administration Console, choose File > Backup, Archive, and Restore.
- In the Backup, Archive, and Restore interface, choose Actions > Administer Database Templates > DB2.
The DB2 Template Administration window appears.
The Select Template list shows the names and descriptions of the DB2 backup templates that are stored on the current master server.
- Select the name of the backup template you want to run.
- Click Run.
- Type your User Name and Password.
- Click OK.
- Click Run.
The template runs a full backup. Incremental backups are only available through the NetBackup scheduler.
You can use the View Status tool to see the status of the backup. Click File > View Status.