> There are no problems (like corruption) if the server was power down during > backup?
Since backup is an regular read-operation id should not cause corruption when an power-fail does happen while backup. The backup file itself is junk in case of an power-fail. > When I restore the backup at a different location how I validate the > restored backup? With gfix? The gbak application should report an error if backup is not restorable. > There is a “formula” to indentify that a Database NEED a backup/restore? I > mean: If “A” is 50,000 bigger than “B” I need to backup/restore. Usually there should be no reason for restore. Restore is only needed when your database gets lost or damaged. Elmar ------------------------------------ ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ Visit http://www.firebirdsql.org and click the Resources item on the main (top) menu. Try Knowledgebase and FAQ links ! Also search the knowledgebases at http://www.ibphoenix.com ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ Yahoo! Groups Links <*> To visit your group on the web, go to: http://groups.yahoo.com/group/firebird-support/ <*> Your email settings: Individual Email | Traditional <*> To change settings online go to: http://groups.yahoo.com/group/firebird-support/join (Yahoo! ID required) <*> To change settings via email: firebird-support-dig...@yahoogroups.com firebird-support-fullfeatu...@yahoogroups.com <*> To unsubscribe from this group, send an email to: firebird-support-unsubscr...@yahoogroups.com <*> Your use of Yahoo! Groups is subject to: http://docs.yahoo.com/info/terms/
