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Article #29869: Repairing a corrupt database

Question:

My database is corrupt, what do I do?

Answer:

Validate, then backup and restore your database using either the command line tools, gfix and gbak, or the GUI tool, IBConsole.

To use command line tools: To use IBConsole:
(This assumes that your server and database are already registered in IBConsole.) For more information on using these tools see your "InterBase Operations Guide". Information on repairing a database is in the "Database Configuration and Maintenance" chapter. Information on backing up your database is in the "Database Backup and Restore" chapter.

If these steps do not correct the problem, you will likely need to contact a data recovery service. One company that provides this service is DevRace. (Please note: Borland does not vouch for or guaranteee the services provided by Devrace.)

Last Modified: 27-MAR-03