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Back Up Online Databases with SAPDBA

You can backup online databases using this procedure.

To back up online databases with SAPDBA

  1. Log onto SAPDBA.

    The SAPDBA main screen opens.

    SAPDBA Main Screen

  2. Enter h—Backup database.

    The Backup Database screen opens.

    Backup Database Screen

  3. Enter c—Backup device type.

    The Select backup device type screen opens.

  4. Enter g—external backup tool (BACKINT). This is the only device type you can select when using SAPDBA for online database backup.
  5. Enter q to return to the previous screen.
  6. At the Backup Database screen, select e - Backup type.
  7. At the Backup type screen, select a - online.
  8. Enter q to return to the previous screen.
  9. Enter d—Objects for back up.

    The text opens.

  10. Enter q to return to the Backup database screen.
  11. Enter s—Start BRBACKUP to begin the back up.