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Back Up Offline Databases with SAPDBA

You can back up offline databases using this procedure.

To back up offline databases with SAPDBA

1. Log onto SAPDBA.

   The SAPDBA main screen opens.

2. Enter h—Backup database.

   The Backup database screen opens.

3. Enter c—Backup device type.

   The Backup device type screen opens.

4. Enter f—util_file. This is the only device type you can select when using SAPDBA for offline database backup.
5. Enter q to return to the previous screen.
6. Enter e—backup type at the Backup Database screen.
7. Ensure that b—offline is selected at the Backup type screen.
8. Enter q—to return to the previous screen.
9. Enter d—Objects for backup.

   The Backup Mode/Backup Objects screen opens.

   

10. After you select an object for backup, enter q to return to the Back up database screen.
11. Enter s—Start BRBACKUP to begin the backup.