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For instance, to dump all database items contained in the SCRIPTS.2010 directory to tape,
you could type:
dbdump c -n script.2010
If you already have dbdump material on tape and you want to append another dbdump to the
end of it, use the following command:
NRCS-A# dbdump ad
An append does not overwrite dbdump information currently on the tape. See “Backing up
Individual Queues” on page 69 for more information.
n
To minimize the impact of any potential problems, perform dbdump at less critical usage
periods.
Backing up the Entire Database to Tape
This section provides the procedure for backing up the iNEWS database to a tape. For
information on tapeless database backups, see “Tapeless Database Backup” on page 64.
To back up the entire database to tape:
1. Insert a tape into a server’s tape drive.
2. Select the server that has the backup tape. For information on selecting a server, see the
iNEWS Newsroom Computer System Setup and Configuration Manual.
3. Type
dbdump c .
A verification request similar to the following appears:
Do you really want to create a new archive? (n/y)
c
When backing up the database onto a tape, anything on that tape is overwritten by the
new copy of the database.
4. Type
y to begin copying the database to tape.
Information similar to the following appears:
Starting Dump(1), block(0)
dumping isam user
...
3121 stories dumped
Ending Dump(1), block(223)