Performing a Full DB2 Backup

Perform a full backup after you install the DB2 Data Agent.

Backups include the following data:

DB2 application files that are associated with the DB2 installation are not included in backups.

Tip: Use the File System Agent to back up the DB2 application files.

Note

You can configure the software to exclude the database application files from the UNIX file system backup. For more information, see Excluding Database Application Files from a UNIX File System Backup.

Procedure

From the CommCell Browser, expand Client Computers > client> DB2 MultiNode >instance > backup_set.
Right-click the subclient, and then click Backup.

The Backup Options for Subclient dialog box appears.
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 whether to schedule it.
  
  Note: If you specify to schedule the backup, define the schedule.
  
  For information on scheduling backups, see Schedule Backups.
Click OK.