Copy open database files

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Randy
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Copy open database files

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Goodday is it possible to backup open database files?
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Yes (if the database supports Volume Shadow Copies)
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Nice thank you
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The thing about shadow copying database file is you don't know the state of the file when it's copied. Better to have the database make a backup and then back that up. Just a thought.
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That's right but if the database is designed to properly handle a VSS request, the state of the db should be OK.With that said, I too handle this with events (close and reopen the db)
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