Understanding the Backup Results

The result of each backup is posted to the log file on the server on which the backup was scheduled to take place.

  1. Log into the server as lsmsview.
  2. At the command line prompt, enter the following command to view the log:

    # more /var/TKLC/log/backup/backup.log

  3. Output:
    1. The example backup log for the standby server indicates that on Wednesday, December 7, an automatic backup was performed on the standby server.

      After completing the backup task for each respective backup type (platform, database, and logs), an entry was generated and stored in the backup log. If the backup was successful, output similar to the following displays:
      Example of Successful Backup Log for STANDBY Server
      The example backup log for the active server indicates that on Wednesday, December 7, an automatic backup was also performed on the active server. After completing the backup task for the platform files, an entry was generated and stored in the backup log. If the backup was successful, output similar to the following displays:
      Example of Successful Backup Log for ACTIVE Server

    2. If the backup was unsuccessful, output similar to the following displays:

      Example of Unsuccessful Backup Log for ACTIVE Server

Parent topic: Using Backup Procedures