Chapter 5: Pre And Post Job Command Execution; Overview; Pre Execution Commands - HP BB118BV - StorageWorks Data Protector Express Package Addendum

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Chapter 5: Pre and Post Job Command Execution

Overview

Pre/post commands are used to perform custom OS-specific tasks. This feature is used to
prepare for backup or recovery, with commands such as stop/start a database. Commands
are defined on the Execution page of a backup job or defined for an object, such as a file
or directory that can be selected for backup or recovery.

Pre Execution Commands

The pre execution tab on jobs controls the command to be executed before the job is run,
either on multiple hosts, or just the Data Protector Express Backup Server. In addition
there are options to control whether the job should stop, or whether the job should
continue based on the outcome of the command.
• Command path: Specifies a full path or relative path, to a shell command,
including command parameters. For instance "cmd.exe /c explorer.exe", or
c:\windows\explorer.exe. A macro syntax is also supported in this field, for many
different uses. See the macro section in this document.
Overview