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 & Recovermenu, 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 Targetdrop-down list, select the node for the new target.

6. (Optional) Enter a descriptive Labelto 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 Namefield, 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 Submitto submit the restore job.