Start up snapshot for a clone database

You can start up the clone after creating a clone snapshot.

To start up a snapshot using the Create Clone Database wizard

  1. Access the Startup Clone Database wizard.

    See Accessing clone database tasks in the Java GUI.

    See Accessing database tasks in the Web GUI.

  2. For the primary database information section, verify the DB2 Instance and DB2 Database information.

  3. Select a startup option by clicking the appropriate radio button:

    • Create database if you are creating a new snapshot database

    • Restart database to restart an existing snapshot database.

  4. For the Snapshot database information section, enter the New DB2 Database. Verify the Snapplan file, Snapshot disk group name, and Relocate path in the appropriate fields.

    See creating and working with snapplans using db2ed_vmchecksnap in the Veritas Storage Foundation for DB2 Administrator's Guide.

  5. Click Create Clone Database.

    If the snapshot database was successfully started, you will receive a confirmation message. Click OK to continue.