Re: [Zope] backing up a running zodb fileStorage
gabor wrote: i am trying to backup a zodb filestorage of a running zope. i'm on linux. i've read that you simply make a copy of the Data.fs file.. but what about the modifications/transactions that are happening when i make the copy. will not the database be in a corrupt state then? The ZODB will discard any incomplete transactions on startup. Copying a live ZODB is generally to be considered safe. Which is not to say there aren't better ways, as previously mentioned. --jcc -- Building Websites with Plone http://plonebook.packtpub.com/ ___ Zope maillist - Zope@zope.org http://mail.zope.org/mailman/listinfo/zope ** No cross posts or HTML encoding! ** (Related lists - http://mail.zope.org/mailman/listinfo/zope-announce http://mail.zope.org/mailman/listinfo/zope-dev )
[Zope] backing up a running zodb fileStorage
hi, i am trying to backup a zodb filestorage of a running zope. i'm on linux. i've read that you simply make a copy of the Data.fs file.. but what about the modifications/transactions that are happening when i make the copy. will not the database be in a corrupt state then? gabor ___ Zope maillist - Zope@zope.org http://mail.zope.org/mailman/listinfo/zope ** No cross posts or HTML encoding! ** (Related lists - http://mail.zope.org/mailman/listinfo/zope-announce http://mail.zope.org/mailman/listinfo/zope-dev )
Re: [Zope] backing up a running zodb fileStorage
[gabor] i am trying to backup a zodb filestorage of a running zope. i'm on linux. i've read that you simply make a copy of the Data.fs file.. but what about the modifications/transactions that are happening when i make the copy. will not the database be in a corrupt state then? It can be, although the odds are in your favor. The intended way to make backups is explained here: http://zope.org/Wikis/ZODB/FileStorageBackup ___ Zope maillist - Zope@zope.org http://mail.zope.org/mailman/listinfo/zope ** No cross posts or HTML encoding! ** (Related lists - http://mail.zope.org/mailman/listinfo/zope-announce http://mail.zope.org/mailman/listinfo/zope-dev )