A database backup manages a backup that has already been carried out and provides information on the backup in a traceable manner and documents the backup in accordance with GOBD. A backup can be a full backup, a differential backup or a log backup.
identification
In this info area you will find information that can be used to identify the data record. This is usually the code and the name, together with other important information.
| Property | Description |
| Path local | Temporary path where the backup was temporarily stored during creation |
| Database | Database to which the backup belongs |
| backup time | Exact time at which the backup was created. This time also defines the time at which the backup can be restored. |
| Type | Type of database backup, usually in the grandfather, father, son principle: Full backup, differential backup and backup of the log (transaction log backup) |
| Size [MB] | Size of the backup file in megabytes (MB) |
| Path | Path where the backup file was permanently stored |
Archiving
This group includes features for managing and controlling the long-term storage of database backups. This includes retention periods, archiving methods and relevant time stamps for archiving.
| Property | Description |
| Archive until | Date until which the database backup file is archived. After expiry, the backup file is removed (cleanup), provided there is at least one newer backup file. |
| database version | Version of the SQL server from which the backup was created. When restoring the backup, the rules for restoring the database manufacturer must be observed. |
| deleted on/at | Date and time when the database backup was physically deleted (cleanup) |
Details
This group contains detailed technical information on database backups such as file size, compression rate and encryption method. It provides deeper insights into the specific properties of the backup.
| Property | Description |
| backup header | Meta information that technically describes the backup file. |
| EncryptionKey | The encryption key (if database received via the eTASK Database Transfertool). |
