7-104 IBM Informix OnLine Database Server Administrator’s Guide

Request a Logical Log Backup

Request a Logical Log Backup
The -a option is the equivalent of theDB-M onitor Auto-Backup option from
the Logical-Logs menu.
OnLine backs up all full logical log files and prompts you with an option to
switch the log files and back up the formerlycurrent log.
Refer topage 3-36 for more details to consider when you execute this
command.
Start Continuous Backups
The-c option is the equivalent of the DB-Monitor Continuous-Backup option
from the Logical-Logs menu.
This option initiates continuous logging. OnLine backs up each logical log
file as it becomes full. Continuous logging requires a dedicated terminal or
window.
Refer topage 3-37 for more details to consider when you execute this
command.
-a directstbtape to back up all full logical log files.
-c directstbtape to initiate continuous backup of logical log files.
Request a
Logical Log Backup
-a
Start Continuous
Backups
-c