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Manually enter the backup image information

This control and its associated fields are only displayed if you do not select a backup image from the list of available images from the list box above it (that is, Select an entry from the list is not selected). Specify the media of the backup image in the Media Type box. The choices for this field are as follows:

Specify directories or tapes (for NT and UNIX--based systems; Specify directories for OS/2 systems)
If the media type for the backup image is either a directory or tape, specify the correct path or paths to the backup image in the List of directories box.

Graphic denoting single-partition database environments appears here. You can use the Browse push button to list the available directories.

You can specify more than one path to the backup image if the database or database partition was backed up to more than one location. In this situation, the backup image will be listed in multiple locations, and all the images will have the same time stamp. All portions of the backup image must be concurrently available for the restore operation to complete.

ADSM
If the media type for the backup image is ADSM, use the Sessions box to specify the number of ADSM sessions that you want. To reset the number of sessions to the default value (1), click on Default.

Vendor DLL
If the media type for the backup image is DLL, specify the DLL name in the DLL Name field, and use the Sessions box to specify the number of DLL sessions that you want. To reset the number of sessions to the default value (1), click on Default. To display the list of DLL names, click on Browse.

User Exit (OS/2 systems only)
If the backup image is managed by a user exit, no other information is required.

The remaining fields for this group of controls are as follows:

Notes:

  1. You do not have to specify the date and time if only one backup image exists at the location specified for the backup image.

  2. You cannot use the Control Center to restore backup images that were taken previous to DB2 Version 5.2.

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