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After providing the logging type and backup image details, you can click on the Run button
as shown in Figure 3.26 to configure the required logging. As always, close the editor when
you are done with the task.
3.5 Backing up and recovering databases
Backups allow the database to be recovered in case of crash or database failure. Backups
also allow you to move complete databases from one location to another. You can take the
backup of a database and recover it in the same or a different compatible system;
however, not all system combinations are supported. For more details on system
compatibility, refer to the documentation in the DB2 information center:
http://pic.dhe.ibm.com/infocenter/db2luw/v10r1/topic/com.ibm.db2.luw.admin.ha.doc/doc/c0
005960.html.
3.5.1 Backup
You can create a backup of your database using Data Studio. The database can be
restored at a later point in time by using this backup.
Note:
For more information about backup, see the following topic in the DB2 information
center:
http://pic.dhe.ibm.com/infocenter/db2luw/v10r1/topic/com.ibm.db2.luw.admin.ha.doc/doc/
c0006150.html
To create a backup of a database:
1. In the Administration Explorer, right-click the database that you want to back up select
Back Up and Restore -> Backup, as shown Figure 3.27.
Figure 3.27 – Back up database