Release 10.1A: OpenEdge Data Management:
Database Administration

Backup Strategies

Backup and recovery strategies work together to restore a database that is lost due to a system failure. It is important to develop backup and recovery strategies that you can follow consistently and effectively. This chapter lists the steps needed to develop effective backup plans, contained in the following sections:

Identifying files for backup
Determining the type of backup
Choosing backup media
Creating a backup schedule