Re: backup logical-logs

Posted in 1998

Neil Truby — Mon, 02 Feb 1998 20:56:14 +0000 — source: Informix-list mailing list archive (1991-1998)

Steve Leung wrote: > > Hi, > > Wonder do people in real world actually backup logical logs? > Do they use "ontape -c"? What good is "ontape -a"? > Are third-party backup/restore software popular in Informix > community? Which are the winners? > > Please share your experience. > > /steveleung My experience is this people use ontape -c. Onarchive is a pile of crap. I've not used onbar, but those who have seem to think it's OK. ontape -a is OK for freeing up logs in an emergency, but not much usefor regular admin. Neil Truby Chase Manhattan Bank Bournemouth, UK neil.truby@chase.com