4System Administration
Backup
Backup
Required | You need the following materials and information: | |
materials | • | System administrator login and password |
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| • | File name or device name to back up the database |
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Procedure | Complete the procedure below to back up the database. |
1Close all windows and applications.
2Optional. Hook up the archive device to back up the database.
3From the Windows Command Prompt
•Type: cd %DNM%
•Press Enter
•Type: backupdef (filename)
Result: The system backs up the database and displays the message:
Backup was completely successful.
Then, the system displays the prompt: Would you like to do another level of backup on database ‘DEFINITY’? [default = no]
• Enter no