What is the method for backing up table data in DB2?
There are typically two methods for backing up table data in DB2.
- The tool, db2move, is provided by DB2 for backing up and restoring table data in a database. With db2move, you can backup data from specific tables or the entire database, and restore the data when needed. The typical steps for backing up table data with db2move include creating a db2move folder, specifying the tables to backup and the target folder, running db2move to backup the data, copying the backup file to the target database, and using db2move to restore the data.
- By using the EXPORT command, you can export data from a table into a text file or an insert statement file. The steps to backup table data using the EXPORT command include connecting to the database, specifying the table to backup and output file using the EXPORT command, and running the EXPORT command to export the data. The exported data can then be restored when needed using the IMPORT command or by directly inserting it into the target database.