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    How do backups work for Voyager environments hosted by Ex Libris?

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    1. How often are backups run?
    2. When are backups run?
    3. How long do backups take?
    4. How long does Ex Libris retain backups?
    5. What is the impact on the server while backups are running?
    • Product: Voyager
    • Product Version: All
    • Relevant for Installation Type: Dedicated-Direct, Total Care
    How often are backups run?

    - Voyager backups are run nightly.

    When are backups run?

    - Backups are typically scheduled to run overnight during off-peak hours.

    - To determine the exact time when backups are run examine the backup log files: /usr/local/scAgent/logs/

    How long do backups take?

    - The time required to make a snapshot is dependent on a number of variables and will vary from site to site, as well as from day to day.

    - The time required for previous backups can be determined from the backup log files: /usr/local/scAgent/logs/

    How long does Ex Libris retain backups?

    - Daily backups for the previous 14 days.

    - Weekly backups are maintained for the previous 10 weeks.

    Where does Ex Libris keep backups?

    - 7 days of snapshots are kept on the server for quick recovery.

    - 14 days of snapshots plus 10 weekly snapshots are maintained off site from the Voyager server.

    What is the impact on the server while backups are running?

    - Jobs which require a connection to the database should be avoided while a snapshot is being taken.

     


    • Article last edited: 01-17-2017
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