Performing a backup with third-party software

Back up your system with this procedure only if you use third-party software for backups.

1. Ensure that there is enough tape space available in the tape drive to store the data that is about to be backed up, and replace the tape if necessary.
   Tip: If your backup software uses Removable Storage Manager, you can assign additional tapes to the Free pool. RSM can then draw additional tapes, if they are required.
2. If the Oracle Backup Manager scheduler is running, wait for the backup to occur.
   The scheduler, which starts automatically when Prinergy starts, runs each night at 11 p.m. to determine the backup requirements and to schedule the backup to start at the time you specified.
3. If you want to trigger a backup immediately, perform the following steps:
   
   1. Open a command-prompt window, type ORACLEBACKUPMANAGER, and press Enter.
      The Araxi_OracleMgr> prompt appears.
   2. Type BACKUP DATABASE and press Enter.
4. If required, insert a new tape.
   A new tape is required if you use an individual tape drive and the data does not fit on one tape.
5. When the backup is finished, store the backup tape according to your backup plan.
   If you use an individual tape drive and alternate between two tapes, remove the tapes from the device and insert the next day's tape.