You can create a copy of the database backup and verify it on another CCR node before the full database backup is created on the target node. This backup is called a secondary backup. You can use the Backup wizard to create secondary backup copies. This option is enabled by default in the wizard.
About this task
Create the primary backup considering whether the remote node is an active node or a passive node.
Steps
- in the Scope pane, click Backup.
SnapManager displays the list of Storage Groups in the Result pane and corresponding backup actions in the Actions pane.
- Click Backup wizard in the Actions pane.
- Select the Storage Groups that you want to back up or verify.
- In the Select an operation panel, select the type of operation.
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Then do this... |
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| Back up databases and transaction logs |
Select the Back up databases and transaction logs option. |
| Create a database backup copy on another CCR node |
Select the Create a copy database backup on another CCR node along with current backup check box below the Backup databases and transaction logs option. |
| Verify transaction logs and databases |
Select the Verify databases and transaction logs in the most unverified backups option. |
- Click Next to continue and follow the instructions in the Backup wizard to initiate a SnapManager Backup.
