In addition to the backup options described above (ad hoc, schedule, timetable), interfaces to batch operations of CONTROL are provided.
The xbackup and xrestore functions are mainly provided to combine the CONTROL backup functions with third-party backup tools. Two variants are possible:
1) xbackup and xrestore are called under control of the backup tool.
2) xbackup or xrestore call the external backup tool.
The xbackup and xrestore functions can also be used as genuine batch interfaces providing further options in addition to the backup and recovery functions.
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