You can use the defaults that Backup Exec sets during installation for all DB2 backup jobs, or you can choose your own defaults.
To set application defaults for DB2
Complete the appropriate options as follows:
Backup method |
Select one of the following backup methods:
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Perform backups offline |
Check Perform backups offline to have Backup Exec take the database offline before you start the backup job. Backup Exec brings the database online after the backup job is complete. |
Quiesce the database before offline backup |
Check Quiesce the database before offline backup to have Backup Exec force users off the database before it brings the database offline for the backup job. Users who are not actively running databases tasks are forced off the database. Users who are running database tasks can complete their current tasks before being forced off. |
Modify list |
Click Modify list to add the DB2 computer name and the logon account name to the media server's list of authentication credentials for DB2 servers. See Configuring database access on the media server for DB2 operations. |