Stopping the Database Instance (Shutdown) 

Prerequisites

You have selected the database instance that you wish to stop.

The database instance is in ONLINE mode.

Procedure

Database Instance Transfer to ADMIN mode

Function for Taking the Database Instance OFFLINE

Choose Instance ® Admin,
if you want to transfer the database instance from
ONLINE to ADMIN mode.

Choose Instance ® Offline
if you wish to shut the database instance down.

These commands will fail if a data backup or a log backup is running or if automatic log backup is active. An error message tells you that the backup action has to be completed or automatic log backup disabled before the database instance can be shut down.

Options on Stopping Database Instance

OK

First the system waits until all transactions have been completed correctly, then it stops the database instance.

Quick

All the current transactions and user connections are terminated immediately.

You can obtain an overview of the uncompleted transactions in the database instance by going to Instance ® Information ® Users.

Cancel

You cancel the command given.