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Object documentation External Backup ID Locate the document in its SAP Library structure

A unique backup ID (External Backup ID) is created for every backup and every data stream created using an external backup tool when backing up or unloading. If a backup was created using a media group, every part of this backup has its own external backup ID.

Generating the Backup ID

·        Backing Up with External Backup Tools
The external backup ID is written to the logs
dbm.knl (Backup History) and dbm.ebf during the backup.

·        Unloading with External Backup Tools
The external backup ID is written to Loader logs during the unloading.

Using the Backup ID

The external backup ID is required when restoring or loading data, to request the desired backup or data stream.

·        Restoring with External Backup Tools
You can display the external backup IDs with the Database Manager, and then select the desired backup using its ID.

·        Loading with External Backup Tools
Determine the external backup ID from the Loader logs and specify this in the desired load command in the syntax rule mediumtype_spec.

 

 

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