What's the recommended backup utility for eDirectory 8.7.3 and 8.8?

(Last modified: 22Dec2005)

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What's the recommended backup utility for eDirectory 8.7.3 and 8.8?

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Novell recommends that customers use dsbk.

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Is dsbk available for all supported eDirectory platforms?

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Starting with 8.8 and 8.7.3 SP7, you can get dsbk for NetWare, Linux, Solaris, AIX and HP/UX.  It's slated to ship for Windows in 8.7.3 SP8 and 8.8 SP1.

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Are eDirectory backups through embox still fully supported?

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Yes.  Customers who need functionality unique to embox, such as remote backups, will still be fully supported.  However, there are a number of known issues that won't be resolved in 8.7.3 or 8.8:

1. If you script the backup with embox, you'll have to store the password in clear text.

2. On Windows, dhost consumes more and more process handles when embox is doing a backup.

3. On all platforms, the embox backup causes a memory leak.

This list should not be considered exhaustive.  As new defects are found in embox, each one will be evaluated to determine if it's feasible to fix within the current architecture.

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Document Title: What's the recommended backup utility for eDirectory 8.7.3 and 8.8?
Document ID: 10100027
Solution ID: NOVL104657
Creation Date: 22Dec2005
Modified Date: 22Dec2005
Novell Product Class:novell directory services

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