Dump Devices Wizard (Sybase ASE)
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Your system writes its memory image to a dump device so you can retrieve data if your system crashes. All load and dump operations require that you name a device before the operation will complete. When you create a new dump device, ASE adds a row to the sysdevices table in the master database. Sybase recommends that you back up the master database before you create a new device and again after you have created the device. Be sure you have enough disk space on the physical drive to perform these operations.
To create a new dump device using a wizard:
- Open an object creation wizard for a dump device. For details, see Opening an Object Wizard.
- Use the following topics as a guide to setting properties and performing tasks as you pass through the wizard panels:
- Properties panel - for details, see Dump Devices (Sybase ASE) - Properties.
- DDL View panel - for details, see Previewing the DDL Generated to Create the New Object.
- Finally, use the Execute button to create the object.
Dump Devices (Sybase ASE) - Properties
When creating or editing a dump device, this tab/panel lets you work with the following settings:
Setting | Description |
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Name |
This is the device’s logical name. |
Physical Name |
The device or file name that is recognized by the operating system. (For example, a:sqltable.dat). |
Device Type |
Select TAPE or DISK. |