Copying or backing up the database files

Use the NetBackup Database Administration utility to back up the relational database to a specified directory.

Symantec recommends creating a backup copy of the database files in the following situations:

Before moving the database.

See Moving the NetBackup database files.

Before rebuilding the database.

See General tab of the NetBackup Database Administration utility.

Before adding data space.

See General tab of the NetBackup Database Administration utility.

Before adding index space.

See General tab of the NetBackup Database Administration utility.

Before modifying the transaction logging mode from FULL to PARTIAL.

See Setting the transaction mode for NBDB.log and BMRDB.log.

Before truncating the transaction log.

See Truncating the transaction log.

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

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

    InstallPath\VERITAS\NetBackup\bin\NbDbAdmin.exe

  2. Enter the database login password and click OK.

    See Using the NetBackup Database Administration utility.

  3. Select the Tools tab.

  4. In the Backup section, click Copy.

  5. In the Copy database files dialog box, browse to a destination directory.

    The destination directory is where the files are created by the backup. A copy of all of the database files is made in this directory. This directory is also the location of the database files that are used by the Restore option.

    See Restoring database files from a backup.

  6. Select one of the following options:

    Online

    Makes a copy of the database files while the database is active. Other NetBackup activity is not suspended during this time.

    Offline

    Makes a copy of the database files with all other NetBackup activity suspended. The database is shut down before the copy is made, and restarted after the copy has completed.

    Since NetBackup activity is suspended, do not perform an offline backup while active backups or restores run.

    Note:

    Neither option is a catalog backup, performed as part of regular NetBackup operations.

  7. Click OK.

More Information

General tab of the NetBackup Database Administration utility

Tools tab of the NetBackup Database Administration utility