MaxDB Backup via ext. Snapshot and Storage Snapshot

[Former Member]

Hi all,

I want to write a script to backup MaxDB with an External Snapshot, followed by a Storage System Snapshot.

I found a document showing this process
SAP_MaxDB_Content_Server_Housekeeping.pdf page 33 ff

I understand, that I have to prepare that by creating a backup-template:
backup_template_create <backup_template_name> TO EXTERNAL SNAPSHOT

After that, I can start the backup-snapshot with
backup_start <backup_template_name> data

Following I will create the Storage snapshot and mount that to a backup-server

Then I have to finish the MaxDB-Backup with:
backup_finish <backup_template_name> ExternalBackupID <external_backup_ID>

(the external_backup_ID will be created by me).

Is that process complete or is something missing or wrong?

Thanks for any help

[Former Member · Accepted solution]

Hi James,

my customer provided the SAP note and it shows exact the
same procedure, I asked for.

So I know, what to do.

Thanks for your help

Regards

Herbert

[Former Member]

Hi James,

here I found the used document:

http://maxdb.sap.com/training/expert_sessions/SAP_MaxDB_Content_Server_Housekeeping.pdf

I cannot send it, because it's the wrong file type and too big.

I don't have the priviledge to read the note, because I'm just a consultant,
but not a SAP-customer.

Regards

Herbert

[JamesZ]

Sorry I failed to open the pdf you mentioned.
But we can refer to SAP note ##1612412, which mentions the complete steps.