3.2

Locking and Unlocking the Server
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The following table summarizes the differences between a server lock, a database lock, and
Exclusive Access:
To lock the server and prevent any user access:
1. In the Server section of the Interplay Administrator window, click the Lock Server icon.
The Lock Server view opens.
Feature Description
Server lock
(Lock Server view)
Saves and unloads all databases (including _InternalData). Also prevents access
by the Interplay Administrator. Should be used for maintenance operations that
require access to all database files (in the share WG_Database$). Usually
shutting down the Interplay Engine is a better approach than a server lock.
Database lock
(Lock/Unlock
Database view)
Saves and unloads the database and thus allow maintenance operations on the
database files themselves. Working with the database is not possible. Good for
database file-level maintenance and restoring backups. Still allows access by
the Interplay Administrator for settings such as user management and licensing.
See “Locking and Unlocking Databases” on page 62
.
Exclusive Access
(Lock Server view)
Does not unload any database files and therefore allows the owner of the
Exclusive Access to work with the database. Good for executing maintenance
operations in the database itself. Cannot be used for any database file
maintenance operations.