09-01-2011
crontab
hi,
i have to backup a database everyday on a Sun Microsystem.
i have been looking around and have found that crontab might be the answer.
the list of steps that have to be followed for me to get the database is:
1. on cmd telnet the equipment.
2. put the user name and password.
3. i normally log in as oracle.
4. so then oracle>cd /opt/hlr/trans/exp
5. ./expDB (which gives me the menu)
6. then i insert values like 3 ( which tells me to do the subscriber backup)
7. then i press yes
8. now i need to save the file by a specific file name and i need to increment by 1 for each new backup that i make.
my list of questions is:
1. how do i check which editor is available on the system?
2. will 01 3 * * * ./expDB work as a command on contrab?
3. where i have to select 3, will 02 3 * * * 3 work?
4. how do i work around for the renaming of the file?
awaiting your precious input,
many thanks,
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NAME
bdb.DB0, bdb.DBSYS1 - Contain the Backup Database and associated log
DESCRIPTION
The bdb.DB0 file contains the Backup Database, which records configuration information used by the AFS Backup System along with cross-
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The bdb.DBSYS1 file is a log file in which the Backup Server (buserver process) logs each database operation before performing it. When an
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