Restoring database files from a backup

Use the NetBackup Database Administration utility to restore a database from a backup copy. The backup copy may be either online or offline.

The restore overwrites the current database files. The database is shut down and restarted after the restore is completed.

A database restore causes NetBackup activity to be suspended, so do not perform a database restore while active backups or other restores run.

Note:

Using the 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 database only as a precautionary measure.

To restore database files from a backup

Start the NetBackup Database Administration utility that is located in the following directory:

InstallPath\VERITAS\NetBackup\bin\NbDbAdmin.exe
Enter the database login password and click OK.

See Using the NetBackup Database Administration utility.
Select the Tools tab.
In the Restore section, click Restore.
In the Restore database dialog box, browse to the directory that contains the backup database.
Click OK.