To archive the Informix database with ON-Archive , you have to meet certain requirements.

You have decided on an approach to archive with ON-Archive. This determines the requirements you need to meet. For example, if you have only one tape device, you only require one volume set for archives.

1. You check that you have the correct tape devices.
2. You check that you have the correct volume sets and volumes.
3. You check that you have the correct number of tape volumes for archiving.
4. If performing parallel archives, you check that you have met the parallel archive requirements.
5. If archiving in unattended mode, you check that you have set the APART qualifier correctly.

You have met the requirements for archiving with ON-Archive . For more information about creating an archive, see Creation of an Archive (ON-Archive).

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Informix documentation