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Article Number | 000029238 |
Applies To | IMG Server - local database |
Issue | It is important to backup the IMG database while there is no system activity. Performing a backup with ongoing application activity can result in an invalid/incomplete backup. |
Tasks | The recommended backup procedure is as follows: This backup procedure is done with the IMG application shut down to ensure that there is no database activity. This method is appropriate for a planned "maintenance" window: 1. Login to the appliance as the 'oracle' user and stop the IMG application. Command: acm stop 2. Export the database with provided scripts. Use a naming convention for the backup file ID to clearly identify it by including date/time, version, system name, etc. Command: avdbexport -t <file ID> 3. Restart the server: Command: acm start |
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Notes | Database backup files should always be moved to redundant backup media on a different machine and/or in a different physical location for safe keeping. |