Netscape NETSCAPE DIRECTORY SERVER 6.1 - ADMINISTRATOR, Administrator'S Manual

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Backing Up and Restoring Data
Chapter 4 Populating Directory Databases 157
When you make modifications to the
dse.ldif
file, the file is first backed up to a
file called
dse.ldif.bak
in the
serverRoot
/slapd-
serverID
/config
directory before
the directory writes the modifications to the
dse.ldif
file.
Restoring All Databases
The following procedures describe restoring all of the databases in your directory
using the Directory Server Console and from the command line.
Restoring All Databases from the Console
If your databases become corrupted, you can restore data from a previously
generated backup using the Directory Server Console. This process consists of
stopping the server and then copying the databases and associated index files from
the backup location to the database directory.
To restore your databases from a previously created backup:
1.
On the Directory Server Console select the Tasks tab.
2.
Click “Restore Directory Server.”
The Restore Directory dialog box is displayed.
3.
Select the backup from the Available Backups list, or enter the full path to a
valid backup in the Directory text box.
The Available Backups list shows all backups located in the default directory,
serverRoot
/slapd-
serverID
/bak/
backup_name
where backup_name is the name of the backup file.
4.
Click OK to restore your databases.
NOTE While restoring databases, the server must be running. However,
the databases will be unavailable for processing operations during
the restore.
CAUTION
Restoring your databases overwrites any existing database files.