> I'll try to keep this short... In setting up a schedule for a TDP exchange > database backup in TSM, if I select the action to be INCREMENTAL but my > Objects line launches my .cmd script which reads: > start /B tdpexcc backup * full /tsmoptfile=dsm.opt /logfile=excsch.log > > excfull.log > Which takes precedence? and if it is the cmd script how do I actually do an > incremental, do I put "start /B tdpexcc backup * incr" or something like > this. > Also, is it advisable and possible to run daily incrementals and weekly > fulls of my databases? > Thanks again to all, this discussion group has been a very educational tool.
Mark, You should be using "COMMAND" type schedules. Please read the appendix in the TDP for Exchange User's Guide that describes how to set up scheduling for TDP for Exchange. In short, you set up COMMAND type schedules that call xxx.cmd files that run the desired backups. Thanks, Del ---------------------------------------------------- Del Hoobler IBM Corporation [EMAIL PROTECTED] "Celebrate we will. Life is short but sweet for certain..." -- Dave
