Log Backup 

In a log backup, the contents of the log area are copied to version files. A version file is generated for each log segment.

The space originally occupied by the log segments is freed up again after the log backup.

The names of the version files that are generated consist of the version file name entered during definition of the backup media and a sequence number assigned by the database system when the log segments are saved.

Log Backup Types

The following log backup options are supported for the database system SAP DB:

You cannot execute log backups in DEMO Log Mode (database parameter LOG_MODE ).

Need for Log Backup

See also:

Backup Strategy

Saving Log Backups