Recover a Full+Incremental backup image of a Db2 database to a new target

The following sections include information on recovering IBM Db2 databases from a Full+Incremental backup image to a new target.

Procedure

To restore a file-based backup image to a new target, follow these instructions:

  1. From the Backup and DR management console Back Up & Recover menu, select Recover.

  2. Select the database to restore and click Next.

  3. Select the snapshot to recover the database from and click Restore.

  4. If you want to restore to a new target, then select Restore to a new target.

  5. From the Target drop-down list, select the node for the new target.

  6. (Optional) Enter a descriptive Label to use for this job.

  7. Replace Original Application Identity. This option is only available when the restore target is a new host on the same backup/recovery appliance where the backup was originally generated.

    • Yes: This replaces the original application and has the same application ID, jobhistory, backup images and backup plan as the original application.
    • No: This does not replace the original application. It creates a new application that is discovered but not yet protected.

  8. Included Databases: This is pre-populated with the list of Db2 databases that will be restored. Select the databases that you want to include in the recovery.

  9. Application Options: In the Target Instance Name field, enter the name of the new Db2 instance that will be created by the restore job.

  10. Run the Pre-Flight Check.

    • If the pre-flight check fails, fix the issue and resubmit the pre-flight check.
    • If the pre-flight check is successful, click Submit to submit the restore job.