Displaying the Operational State of the Database Instance 
Displaying the Operational State of the Database Instance
Use
You display the
operational state of the database instance.
Prerequisites
You have the DBM operator authorization
DBInfoRead.Syntax
db_state
Reply
OK<NL>
State<NL>
(ONLINE|ADMIN|OFFLINE|UNKNOWN|STOPPED INCORRECTLY)
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State |
Description |
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ONLINE |
The database instance is ready. |
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ADMIN |
The database instance has been shutdown to the ADMIN operational state. Only special administrative tasks can be performed. |
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OFFLINE |
The database instance has not been started. |
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STOPPED INCORRECTLY |
Only with a UNIX operating system: |
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UNKNOWN |
The operational state cannot be determined. |