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Process documentation Requirements for a Logical-Log Backup (ON-Archive)  Locate the document in its SAP Library structure

Purpose

To back up the logical log of an Informix database with ON-Archive , you have to meet certain requirements.

Prerequisites

You have decided on an approach to logical-log backup with ON-Archive . This determines your requirements to some extent. For example, if you decide to use a disk staging area with continuous backup, you must have the required disk space available.

Process Flow

  1. You check that you have the correct tape devices.
  2. You check that you have the correct volume sets and volumes.
  3. Check that you have met the additional requirements.

Note

If your logical log is completely full, see Emergency Logical-Log Backup for the requirements for emergency logical-log backup.

Result

You have met the requirements for performing logical-log backups with ON-Archive . For more information about creating a logical-log backup, see Creation of a Logical-Log Backup (ON-Archive).

 

See also:

Informix documentation at http://www.informix.com