Please start any new threads on our new site at https://forums.sqlteam.com. We've got lots of great SQL Server experts to answer whatever question you can come up with.

 All Forums
 SQL Server 2000 Forums
 SQL Server Administration (2000)
 Can I backup a SQL DB while it is in use?

Author  Topic 

AskSQLTeam
Ask SQLTeam Question

0 Posts

Posted - 2002-12-20 : 08:18:43
ck writes "I've developed a DMO Visual Basic backup program, which carries out a backup intermittently, the only concern I have is, would there be a risk of a database corruption when carrying out a backup whilst it is being used by users?"

harshal_in
Aged Yak Warrior

633 Posts

Posted - 2002-12-20 : 08:39:43
quote:

ck writes "I've developed a DMO Visual Basic backup program, which carries out a backup intermittently, the only concern I have is, would there be a risk of a database corruption when carrying out a backup whilst it is being used by users?"



Yes you can backup the sql server 2000 database when users are logged on to the database .

Expect the UnExpected
Go to Top of Page

tkizer
Almighty SQL Goddess

38200 Posts

Posted - 2002-12-20 : 11:55:56
Do not worry about corruption when backing up a system while it is in use. This is how it is done 99.99999% (probably at least) of the time.

Go to Top of Page
   

- Advertisement -