DB2
To create a new application for DB2 database backup, go to the tab: Applications -> Instances
Then select the Create button. The Creating an Application Definition section will be displayed, which needs to be completed.
This is a description of how your script is going to be invoked - you need to specify:
Name - unique name of the application in the Storware Backup & Recovery system.
Choose Node Config - select which node should perform the task.
Backup policy - specify which backup policy should be used for this application.
Command execution configuration - select a prepared template for DB2 backup or create a new one yourself.
In the SSH access subtab, complete the following fields:
Host - set the address of the host where the DB2 instance exists.
Port - set the host port.
Next, select OS Credentials or create a new one and provide the following information:
Name - unique name of the OS Credentials.
User - indicate a user for SSH connection.
Password - enter the connection password.
SSH key path - alternatively, you can specify the SSH key path for authorization.
After saving the application configuration, define the following environment variables:
Environment Variables
VP_DB2_INCREMENTAL
yes / no
Creates an incremental backup on the DB2 server. Set to no for a full backup.
VP_DB2_DBLIST
string
Database names to back up. Separate multiple names with commas.
VP_DB2_SCRIPTPATH
string
Path to the backup script on the DB2 host. Copy the appropriate script from /opt/vprotect/server/scripts/application to the database host. Then specify its destination path here.
VP_DB2_PASSWORD
string
Password for the DB2 database user.
VP_DB2_COMPRESS
yes / no
Compresses the backup on the DB2 server.
VP_DB2_LOGFILE
string
Path on the DB2 server for the backup job log file.
VP_DB2_USER
string
DB2 login username.
VP_DB2_STOREPATH
string
Path on the DB2 server for the backup file.