You require backup media to back up data and log entries or to restore a database instance. The database system writes the backups to the backup media and, in the event of an error, reads this information from the backup media.
The following types of backup media are available:
· File
· Tape (including autoloaders)
· Pipe
You can combine multiple backup media in a group of parallel backup media.
See also:
Concepts of the Database System, Backup Media
Database Manager GUI, Managing the Backup Media
Database Manager CLI, Backing Up and Restoring Database Instances
Database Administration in CCMS:
MaxDB, Backup
Media
Database Administration in CCMS: SAP liveCache
Technology, Backup
Media