Integrating SAP DB/MaxDB and Data Protector

Backing Up an SAP DB/MaxDB Database

Backup Methods

Scheduling

Procedure
Backing Up an SAP DB/MaxDB Database

During the backup, the database can be in either the Admin or in the Online mode. To perform an offline backup of an SAP DB/MaxDB instance, a regular Data Protector filesystem backup should be configured. See online Help index: “standatd backup procedure“ for more information on filesystem backups.

During a backup in the Online mode, the database is open and available for the other applications. During a backup in the Admin mode, operations on the database are suspended.

To run a backup, use any of the following methods:

•Schedule a backup of an existing SAP DB/MaxDB backup specification using the Data Protector Scheduler.

•Start an interactive backup using the Data Protector GUI or the Data Protector CLI.

Scheduling an Existing Backup Specification

Data Protector allows you to run unattended backups at specific times or periodically. The powerful Data Protector Scheduler can highly influence the effectiveness and performance of your backup.

For more detailed information on scheduling, refer to the online Help index keyword “scheduled backups”.

To schedule an existing backup specification, perform the following steps in the HP OpenView Storage Data Protector Manager:

1.In the Context List, select Backup.

2.In the Scoping Pane, expand Backup, then Backup Specifications. Click SAP DB Integration.

A list of configured backup specifications is displayed in the Results Area.

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

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