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January 1999, Week 3

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Fri, 15 Jan 1999 13:21:47 -0600
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We have seen many problems with database restores that result from not
starting out with a 'clean slate'.  That is, one has a corrupted database on
their system and then proceeds to do restore operations to overwrite the old
data.  Then, either due to a missed restore operation or missing data on the
tapes, when the restoration is supposed to have been completed, what you
really have is a mixture of old and new files- a corrupted database.

So, FWIW, very carefully remove the old database first, then proceed with
the restore operation.
Also,  you can save yourself much time by starting with your most recent
PARTIAL and specifying the ";KEEP" option on each of the successive restore
operations.

John Backus
Beechglen Development, Inc.
My opinions may not necessarily reflect those of Beechglen Development, Inc.

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