Reference information

Reference information, such as versioning and profile information, is provided.

Backups and restores in partitioned database environments
DB2® provides the Single System View (SSV) function, which allows the backup of all partitions to be triggered with a new dedicated DB2 backup command option ON ALL DBPARTITIONNUMS. Furthermore, partitioned database backups and restores can be made by using the already established DB2 framework for partitioned databases called db2_all.
Backup Object Manager
The Backup Object Manager manages DB2 log files that are archived with Data Protection for SAP, BR*Tools BRARCHIVE, and files that are archived with Data Protection for SAP and the DB2 Log Manager.
Backup Object Manager command options
Use the following options together with Backup Object Manager commands.
Backup command
Use the Backup Object Manager backup command, to back up a complete database or selected table spaces of a database.
Delete command
Use the Backup Object Manager delete commands to remove backup objects from IBM Spectrum Protect that were sent by Data protection for DB2.
Password command
The password command connects to the backup server, prompts for a new password, and verifies the password that is entered with the backup server. If the verification is successful, the new password is encrypted and stored in the Data Protection for SAP configuration file.
Query command
Use the query command to list backup objects that were sent to IBM Spectrum Protect by Data Protection for DB2.
Restore commands
Use the restore commands to restore any backup object that was created by Data Protection for DB2.
BACKOM command examples
Commands for certain tasks such as verifying and saving a IBM Spectrum Protect password are shown in the following examples.
Crontab example
UNIX or Linux cron jobs can be scheduled with the crontab command. This command starts an editing session that creates a crontab file. The cron jobs and the appropriate times are defined within the crontab file.
Crontab file sample
The following sample output, shows the root crontab jobs.
Data Protection for SAP profile
The Data Protection for SAP profile provides keyword parameters that customize how Data Protection for SAP operates. A sample profile initSID.utl is provided on the product media.
Locating sample files
Use the file samples to assist you with Data Protection for SAP operations.
Planning sheet for the base product
Use the planning sheet to assist you when you are installing and configuring Data Protection for SAP.
Network settings for IBM Spectrum Protect
When you are using IBM Spectrum Protect with Data Protection for SAP, you can improve performance by making updates to the configuration files. Before you edit configuration files, save a backup copy.
Networks with large bandwidth delay
For networks with a large bandwidth-delay, activate the TCP enhancements as specified in RFC1323.
SP switch (RISC 6000)
If an SP switch (RISC 6000) is used, the rpoolsize and spoolsize values must be set as shown in the following table.

Parent topic: Data Protection for SAP for DB2