Integrating SAP DB/MaxDB and Data Protector

Restoring an SAP DB/MaxDB DatabaseRestoring an SAP DB/MaxDB Database

An SAP DB/MaxDB database can be restored using the Data Protector GUI or CLI. An integrated restore is performed.

An SAP DB/MaxDB database can be either restored or migrated. Both can be accomplished using any of the following methods:

•The Data Protector GUI: see “Restoring Using the Data Protector GUI” on page 295.

•The Data Protector CLI: see “Restoring Using the Data Protector CLI” on page 297.

•The SAP DB/MaxDB utilities: see “Restoring Using SAP DB/MaxDB Utilities” on page 299.

When performing an SAP DB/MaxDB migration using any of the above methods, some additional tasks must first be done in order to prepare the SAP DB/MaxDB Server or instance. These tasks are described in “SAP DB/MaxDB Migration Prerequisites” on page 294.

Restore and Recovery Overview

This section provides an overview of restore and recovery process with regard to Data Protector restore and recovery options selection. For a detailed description of these options, see “SAP DB/MaxDB Restore and Recovery Options” on page 304.

At the beginning of a restore session, Data Protector switches the

SAP DB/MaxDB database to the Admin mode. If the database cannot be switched to the Admin mode, an error is issued in the Data Protector monitor.

Depending on the type of restore and on the selected restore and recovery options, the SAP DB/MaxDB database can be switched to the following modes after the restore:

•If the Data Protector Recovery option is selected, the database is switched to the Online mode after the restore.

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