Integrating SAP DB/MaxDB and Data Protector

Restoring an SAP DB/MaxDB Database

Disaster Recovery

Disaster recovery is a very complex process that involves products from several vendors. As such, successful disaster recovery depends on all the vendors involved. The information provided here is intended to be used as a guideline.

Check the instructions from the database/application vendor on how to prepare for a disaster recovery. Also refer to the HP OpenView Storage Data Protector Disaster Recovery Guide for instructions on how to approach system disaster recovery using Data Protector.

This is a general procedure for recovering an application:

1.Complete the recovery of the operating system.

2.Install, configure, and initialize the database/application so that data on the Data Protector media can be loaded back to the system. Consult the documentation from the database/application vendor for a detailed procedure and the steps needed to prepare the database.

3.Ensure that the database/application server has the required Data Protector client software installed and is configured for the database/application. Follow the procedures in this chapter and in the troubleshooting section.

4.Start the restore. When the restore is complete, follow the instructions from the database/application vendor for any additional steps required to bring the database back online.

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