ASA Database Administration Guide
Database Administration Utilities
The Backup utility
dbbackup [ options ] directory
| Option | Description |
|---|---|
| -c "keyword=value; ..." | Supply database connection parameters |
| -d | Only back up the main database file |
| -l file | Live backup of the transaction log to a file |
| -n | Change the naming convention for the backup transaction log |
| -o filename | Log output messages to a file |
| -q | Quiet mode—do not print messages |
| -r | Rename and start a new transaction log |
| -t | Only back up the transaction log |
| -w | Only back up the write file |
| -x | Delete and restart the transaction log |
| -xo | Delete and restart the transaction log without making a backup |
| -y | Replace files without confirmation |
If none of the options -d, -t, or -w are used, all database files are backed up.
For more information about the Backup utility options, see Backup utility options.
This utility accepts @filename parameters. For more information, see @filename server option.