Maury Markowitz wrote: > > In general, moving Firebird database files is a definite no-no. You copy or > > move Firebird databases by gbak'ing them and restoring them at the new > > location. > > Now *that's* interesting, because this has been the most suggested method I > have seen. In fact, I only learned about the nbackup method long after having > done two moves "the other way", which was the recommended method from the > vendor.
That recommendation makes sense, especially since gbak has been around for a long time and is known to do its job. Nbackup is relatively new; it ought to be just as safe as gbak but in your case, something went wrong; the database wasn't unlocked and the .delta not re-integrated. Even then, the database kept functioning and I assume (and hope for you) that no data were corrupted. > I think maybe it would be a good idea to put this into the vendor's dox as > well. You mean the FishBowl docs? Or the Firebird docs? BTW, this nbackup scheme you used: did it come with Fishbowl or did you set it up yourself? Paul Vinkenoog
