Integrating SAP R/3 and Data Protector

Backing Up an SAP R/3 Database

A backup schedule can be tailored according to your business needs. If you need to keep the database online continuously, then you should back it up frequently, including backup of the archived redo logs, which is required in case you need a recovery to a particular point in time.

For example, you may decide to perform daily backups and make multiple copies of the online redo logs and the Archived Redo Logs to several different locations.

Some examples of scheduling backups of production databases:

•Weekly full backup

•Daily incremental backup

•Archived Log backups as needed

To schedule an SAP R/3 backup specification, proceed as follows:

1.In the HP OpenView Storage Data Protector Manager, switch to the Backup context.

2.In the Scoping Pane, expand Backup, Backup Specifications, and then SAP R/3.

3.Double-click the backup specification you want to schedule and click the Schedule tab.

4.In the Schedule page, select a date in the calendar and click Add to open the Schedule Backup dialog box.

5.Specify Recurring, Time options, Recurring options, and

Session options. See Figure 2-14.

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