IBM Security Directory Server backup and restore

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Security Directory Server provides multiple methods for backing up and restoring directory server instance information. There are methods that back up the complete information for a directory server instance, and methods that back up only the data in the database. This appendix contains information about methods that back up only the data in the database, which includes DB2® backup and restore commands to back up and restore the DB2 data. For more information regarding methods for backing up and restoring directory server instance information, see Backing up and restoring directory server

IBM Security Directory Server uses DB2 relational database to store directory information. To ensure the availability of directory information and to recover critical data from loss or corruption, it is necessary for Security Directory Server directory administrators to design a backup and restore strategy for their Security Directory Server environments.

DB2 provides online backup feature, which allows taking backup of a database while the database is being accessed by other applications, such as Security Directory Server. Before considering a backup and restore strategy that includes online backup, be aware that performing an online backup consumes a significant amount of DB2 resources.

This appendix starts with a description of the Security Directory Server database and tablespace definitions. Individual sections describe alternatives to Security Directory Server backup and restore procedure that include DB2 offline and online backup, DB2 offline restore, and redirected restore.