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Use this command to transfer the database to the ADMIN operational state.

If the database is in the ONLINE operational state, it is first transferred to the OFFLINE operational state and then to the ADMIN operational state.

Prerequisites

You have the server permission DBStop.

Structure

db_admin [<option>]

<option> :: = -f | -s | -t

Options

Option

Description

-f | -fast

When you transfer the database from the OFFLINE to the ADMIN operational state, the kernel variant fast is started.

-s | -slow

When you transfer the database from the OFFLINE to the ADMIN operational state, the kernel variant slow is started.

-t | -test

When you transfer the database from the OFFLINE to the ADMIN operational state, the kernel variant test is started.

Database Operational States

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Operational State

Description

ONLINE

The database is running. Database users can log on and execute SQL statements. The database system administrator and DBM operators can perform administrative tasks.

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STANDBY

For standby databases in hot standby systems only

Note that you cannot connect to a standby database. It is in a constant restart state.

ADMIN

The database is only available for administration tasks.

OFFLINE

The database is not running.

Result

OK

In the event of errors, see Reply Format.