Starting the Database Instance 

Use

You can transfer the database instance from the OFFLINE state to COLD (Database Instance Transfer to COLD State).

Prerequisites

You have the DBM operator authorization DBStart.

Under the Windows NT operating system, this database instance must be registered as a service under the name SAP DB: <database_name>.

Syntax

db_start [<option>]

Options

Options (<options>) that determine the kernel variant with which the database instance will run:

-f | -fast

-q | –quick

-s | –slow

If you do not specify an option the system makes a service entry for the fastest available variant of the database kernel.

The -q | -quick and -s | -slow options should only be used in case of error and in consultation with Support.

Reply

The system outputs an OK message.

In the event of errors, see Reply Format.