To create a new application for DB2 database backup, go to the tab: Applications -> Instances
Then select the Create button. The Creating an Application Definition section will be displayed, which needs to be completed.
This is a description of how your script is going to be invoked - you need to specify:
Name - unique name of the application in the vPlus system
Choose Node Config - select which node should perform the task
Backup policy - specify which backup policy should be used for this application
Command execution configuration - select a prepared template for DB2 backup or create a one yourself
In the SSH access subtab, complete the following fields:
Host - set the address of the host where the DB2 instance exists
Port - set the host port
Next, select OS Credentials or create a new one and provide the following information:
Name - unique name of the OS Credentials
User - indicate a user for connecting to the ssh
Password - enter the connection password
SSH key path - alternatively, you can specify the ssh key path for authorization
After saving the changes to the application, you need to configure the environment variables in the settings section of your application as needed.
When using the built-in script for database backup, define:
VP_DB2_INCREMENTAL - if backup should be incremental on the DB2 server, then please type "Yes". Otherwise, vPlus will create a full backup
VP_DB2_DBLIST - a comma-separated list of database names to back up
VP_DB2_SCRIPTPATH - the path to the DB2 server where vPlus can place and execute the backup script
VP_DB2_PASSWORD - password to the DB2 user database
VP_DB2_COMPRESS - if backup should be compressed on the DB2 server, then please type "Yes"
VP_DB2_LOGFILE - path to the DB2 server where vPlus can place the log file from the backup job
VP_DB2_USER - login username to DB2
VP_DB2_STOREPATH - the path to the DB2 server where vPlus can place the backup file
Note. After the new application is fully configured, save the changes and go to the configuration.
