Performing a DB2 MultiNode Full Backup

Full backups provide the most comprehensive protection of data.

Backups for any client start with a full backup. The full backup becomes a baseline to which subsequent backup types are applied. For example, a full backup must be performed before a log backup can be initiated.

You can perform a full backup of an online or offline database. The default is online backup.

Procedure

1. From the CommCell Browser, expand Client Computers > client> DB2 MultiNode >instance > backup_set.

2. Right-click the subclient and click Backup.

3. On the Backup Options for Subclient dialog box, select the backup type and job initiation:

   1. In the Backup Type section, select Full.

   2. In the Job Initiation section, specify whether to run the backup now or if it will be scheduled.

      Note

      If you selected Schedule, set up the schedule.

      For information about configuring a backup schedule, see Schedule Backups.

4. Click OK to close the Backup Options dialog box.