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34.4 GroupWise Database Copy Utility

The GroupWise Database Copy utility (DBCopy) copies files from a live GroupWise post office or
domain to a static location for backup. During the copy process, DBCopy prevents the files from
being modified, using the same locking mechanism used by other GroupWise programs that access
databases. This ensures that the backed-up versions are consistent with the originals even when large
databases take a substantial amount of time to copy. Starting with Support Pack 2, DBCopy is a
multi-threaded application for greater efficiency.
DBCopy copies only GroupWise-recognized directories and files, as illustrated in
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directories:
Post office queue directories (
are copied. Queue directories are not copied.
All domain subdirectories: Only domain files are copied. Queue directories are not copied.
All subdirectories under each gateway directory in
each gateway directory. Queue directories of gateway directories are not copied. For example,
under
IMPORTANT: Starting with GroupWise 7, TSAFSGW is provided as a robust backup solution on
NetWare and Linux, as described in
However, if you do not want to use TSAFSGW, you can use DBCopy in conjunction with your
backup software of choice to back up your GroupWise system.
Section 34.4.1, "Using DBCopy on NetWare," on page 468
Section 34.4.2, "Using DBCopy on Linux," on page 469
Section 34.4.3, "Using DBCopy on Windows," on page 470
Section 34.4.4, "DBCopy Startup Switches," on page 470
DBCopy can also be useful for moving domains and post office from NetWare or Windows to
Linux. For more information, see the
Migration

34.4.1 Using DBCopy on NetWare

1 At a command prompt, change to the directory where you installed the GroupWise agents
(typically
2 Use the following command to back up a post office:
dbcopy.nlm \post_office_directory \destination_directory
or
Use the following command to back up a domain:
dbcopy.nlm \domain_directory \destination_directory
or
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