Release 10.1A: OpenEdge Data Management:
Database Administration

Performing an online backup

Use PROBKUP to perform either a full or incremental online backup. Run PROBKUP from the operating system prompt. Use the following command syntax:

probkup online db-name device-name [ parameters ]

By default, PROBKUP performs a full backup. To perform an incremental backup, specify the incremental qualifier:

probkup online db-name incremental device-name [ parameters ]

Notes: Databases started with the No Crash Protection (-i) parameter cannot be backed up online.

For databases with after-imaging enabled, online backup will automatically perform an AI extent switch. For more information on after-imaging, see Chapter 7, " After-imaging."