The Symantec Backup Exec Agent for DB2 on Windows Servers (DB2 Agent) protects IBM DB2 databases on Microsoft Windows computers.
The following features are available with the DB2 Agent:
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The ability to initiate backup and restore operations:
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From the IBM DB2 Control Center or command-line processor as a Database Administrator (DBA). Operations that the DBA performs on the Control Center or command-line processor are referred to as DBA-initiated operations. See your IBM DB2 documentation for information about the Control Center or command-line processor.
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Support for the DB2 log archiving methods that are known as user exit and vendor.
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Multiple data stream support for increased performance during backup and restore operations.
You can find a list of compatible operating systems, platforms, and applications at the following URL:
http://entsupport.symantec.com/umi/V-269-1
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Backup Exec does not support DB2 running as a 32-bit Windows-based application on a 64-bit Windows operating system. |
Backup Exec does not support DB2 backup and restore jobs running on the IPv6 protocol.