Recovering Data › Setting Bookmarks

Setting Bookmarks

A bookmark is a checkpoint that is manually set to mark a state that you may want to rewind back to. We recommend setting a bookmark just before any activity that may cause data to become unstable. Bookmarks are set in real-time, and not for past events. For Custom Application high availability, Volume Shadow Copy Service (VSS) technologies are used to create bookmarks. This helps you ensure that all data (databases and search index files) is in a consistent state at the time the bookmark is generated.

Notes:

• You can use this option only if you set in the Replica Properties list the Recovery - Data Rewind option to On.
• You cannot set bookmarks during the synchronization process.

To set a bookmark

1. When the required scenario is running, select Tools, Set Rewind Bookmark.

   The Rewind bookmark dialog appears:

   The text that appears in the Rewind bookmark dialog will appear in the Rewind Points Selection dialog as the bookmark's name. The default name includes date and time.

2. Accept the default name, or enter a new name for the bookmark. It is recommended to give a meaningful name that will later help you recognize the required bookmark. Then, click OK.

   The bookmark is set.

   Note: Any errors will be displayed in the Event View on the Control Manager.