You work out your approach to backing up your SAP MaxDB database. You must do this before you start production with the database. When using the database for production, regularly back up the database.

For more information, see Backup with SAP MaxDB.

You manage the space in your SAP MaxDB database. You do this both before you start production with the database and during production as the database grows.

For more information, see Space Management with SAP MaxDB.

You upgrade your database when required.

For more information, see Upgrade with SAP MaxDB.

You recover your database if a failure occurs with data loss.

For more information, see Recovery with SAP MaxDB.

You consider using various tools and services offered as standard by SAP to increase the availability of your database:

You consider using advanced products and services to increase the availability of your database:

You review your procedures to increase the availability of your database.