Re: How to backup an instance of IDS?

From: "Huy Vu" <huyv@usa.net> > >I'm looking for a solution for daily backup of informix databases. Can >I integrate the informix backup with filesystem backup (with cpio command) >as job in the crontab? >I'm using raw device for informix databases....and have only one tape drive >for Filesystem backup and transaction log.... Well, yes it is _possible_, but I sure as hell wouldn't recommend it. And I'm almost certain it wouldn't be supported by Informix, so if you have to restore and it doesn't work, you'd be on your own. In short, use ontape or onbar. :-) HTH. ______________________________________________________ Get Your Private, Free Email at http://www.hotmail.com