Track an external backup
The database server and ontape do not track external backups. To track the external backup data, use a third-party storage manager or track the data manually. The following table shows the items we recommend that you track in an external backup.
Items to track | Examples |
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Full path names of each chunk file for each backed up storage space | UNIX™: /work/dbspaces/rootdbs Windows™: c:\work\dbspaces\rootdbs |
Object type | Critical dbspaces, noncritical storage spaces |
ins_copyid_hi and ins_copyid_lo | Copy ID that the storage manager assigns to each backup object |
Backup date and time | The times that the database server was blocked and unblocked |
Backup media | Tape volume number or disk path name |
Database server version | Version 1.0.0.0 |