Problem: How do I restore a backup file from a Windows workstation to a NetWare server? Solution: The information in this article applies to: * InterBase Server 4.0 for NetWare * InterBase Server 4.2.2 for NetWare Restoring a backup to a NetWare server requires the same procedure as other destination servers. Since there is no InterBase client library (GDS32.DLL) on the NetWare server, you will always have to start the InterBase Server process on the workstation. The most confusing aspect is the connection string syntax when connecting locally versus remotely. Following are two connection strings and an explanation of each, using the Server Manager program as an example. Restoring Locally ============== You will need to start InterBase Server if it is not already running. It will use the local InterBase Server to perform the restore to a remote destination. 1) In Server Manager, login to the "Local Engine". 2) Select Tasks | Restore from the menus. 3) In the "Backup File or Device" edit box, enter the location of the backup file. For example: C:TEMPEMPLOYEE.GBK 4) In the "Primary Database File" edit box, enter the destination location of the restored database file on the NetWare server, *including the server name. For example, to restore to the TEMP directory in the SYS volume on a NetWare server called BUD, enter the following: BUD@SYS:TEMPEMPLOYEE.GDB This is the syntax for an IPX/SPX connection. Replace the @ sign with a colon (:) if you wan't to connect via TCP/IP. Note that the "Server" should be labeled as "Local Server". 5) Click on the OK button to begin the restore process. Restoring Remotely ================ You will need to start InterBase Server if it is not already running. Also make sure ISERVER.NLM is loaded on the NetWare server. 1) Login to the "Local Engine". 2) Select Tasks | Restore from the menus. 3) In the "Backup File or Device" edit box, enter the location of the backup file. For example: C:TEMPEMPLOYEE.GBK 4) In the "Restore Destination" section, click on the Remote button and login to the NetWare server. 5) In the "Primary Database File" edit box, enter the detination location of the restored database file on the NetWare server. For example, to restore to the TEMP directory in the SYS volume on a NetWare server called BUD, enter the following: SYS:TEMPEMPLOYEE.GDB This is the syntax for an IPX/SPX connection. Replace the @ sign with a colon (:) if you wan't to connect via TCP/IP. Note that the "Server" should be labeled as "server name" (BUD in our example). 6) Click on the OK button to begin the restore process. * Note: If you are running out of disk space when restoring a Windows-based backup file through a remote connection, try the local connection technique. There has been a bug (#8829) logged for this problem.
Last Modified: 08-NOV-00