You can automate the creation of a database checkpoint using the scheduler.
To create a database checkpoint
Access the scheduler wizard in GUI.
See Accessing scheduled tasks in the Java GUI.
Select the Create database checkpoint option.
Click Next.
Choose whether to take the Checkpoint when the database is:
Online
Offline
Choose the appropriate action if the file system is full:
Remove this Storage Checkpoint
Retain this Storage Checkpoint
Click Next to set the schedule parameters.
See Set the schedule parameters for an automated task.