vmware informix backup

Posted in 2011

Topics: Backup & Restore, Installation, Setup & Upgrades

BRETT SIMPSON — Wed, 09 Mar 2011 03:58:36 — source: IIUG Forums & Mailing Lists

Hi we are looking at virtualizing an informix installation using vmware. we will be using raw space how should I backup informix ? using vmware snapshots / backup or onbar to disk and backup that files ? thanks

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DAN MUELLER — Wed, 09 Mar 2011 13:42:40 — source: IIUG Forums & Mailing Lists

I would always choose the Informix backup. That way you can assure data integrity as well as provide PIT recovery.

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