Procedure documentation Backing Up with External Backup Tools Locate the document in its SAP Library structure

Use

You can use Structure linkexternal backup tools to back up to tapes and succeeding tapes. The Database Manager GUI currently supports the following backup tools:

Note

Contact Structure linkSAP DB Support if you would like to use external backup tools that are not included in this list.

Prerequisites

The Structure linkdatabase instance is in the ONLINE or the ADMIN Structure linkoperational state.

You have created a Structure linksingle backup medium or a Structure linkgroup of parallel backup media, taking the naming conventions into account (Structure linkName of an External Backup Medium) with the Device Type Pipe and specified the operating system path for this pipe under Location. (Defining a Single Backup Medium, Defining a Group of Parallel Backup Media)

Procedure

Proceed as described under Backing Up to a Single Backup Medium or Backing Up to a Group of Parallel Backup Media.