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● Schedule hot backups when database usage is at its lowest.
● Back up the Shared Services repository and Native Directory database at the same time so
that backup is in sync.
● Store backup for disaster recovery.
● Test backup and recovery procedures to ensure that the process works.
Hot Backup
Regular incremental backups of the Native Directory database can be performed without
shutting down Native Directory. Known as hot backups, they do not interfere with the
availability of Shared Services.
Use
backup.bat (Windows) or backup.sh (UNIX) to schedule daily hot backups. This
Hyperion-supplied backup file is stored in
< Hyperion_Home >/SharedServices/
<hss_version> /server/scripts; for example C:\Hyperion\SharedServices\9.3.1
\server\scripts
(Windows) or /vol1/Hyperion/SharedServices/9.3.1/server/
scripts
(UNIX).
See Hyperion Shared Services Installation Guide for information on the files and directories that
are backed up.
Note:
This procedure backs up Shared Services configuration files and Native Directory.
➤ To run a hot backup:
1 Using a command prompt window, navigate to < Hyperion_Home >/SharedServices/
<hss_version> /server/scripts.
2 Execute the following command.
● Windows: backup.bat < backup_directory >
● UNIX: backup.sh < backup_directory >
where backup_directory indicates the path of the directory where the backup is to be
stored.
3 Monitor the backup process to ensure that it runs successfully.
Cold Backup
Cold backups are performed after shutting down Native Directory.
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