Version 3.1 SP2 Reference Guide - Extreme Networks

Ridgeline Backup●Event_Log.txt is backed up to the file Event_Log.oldThe primary file is then emptied.When the primary file becomes full for the second time, the secondary backup file will be overwrittenwith the new contents of the primary backup file.If you want to maintain a complete set of log file backups over time, you should save the *_Log.txtand *_Log.old files periodically.Database UtilitiesSybase database validation and backup utilities, namely DBValidatorTool and DBBackupTool, wereshipped with the Ridgeline software. A new utility, named DBAPasswordTool, is also included, whichhas a provision for the user to change the password of database administrator user [dba account].DBValidatorTool—The validation utility validates all indexes and keys on some or all of the tables inthe database. The Validation utility scans the entire table and looks up each record in every index andkey defined in the table. This utility can be used in combination with regular backups to give youconfidence that data is secure in your database.DBBackupTool—The backup utility makes a backup copy of all data in the database. Backing up yourdatabase regularly ensures that you will not need to re-enter or recreate all the switch, VLAN, Topology,and Alarm information in the event that the database is corrupted or destroyed.DBAPasswordTool—The password tool allows you to change the password of the databaseadministrator account [dba account]. The user can change the password of dba user by specifying thecurrent password details. The default password for the user account dba is ridgeline.Database utilities are found in the \database\bin directory. The is thedirectory where you installed the Ridgeline software. Substitute the name of the actual directory for when you run these commands.In the Solaris operating system, you must ensure that the Ridgeline database path is set in theLD_LIBRARY_PATH environment variable. This should be set to /database/bin, where is the root directory of the Ridgeline installation, for example, /opt/ExtremeNetworks/Ridgeline3.1.Validation UtilityThe validation utility verifies all indexes and keys on some or all of the tables in the database. Accessthe validation utility from the MS DOS or Solaris command line by executing DBValidatorTool.exefile.To validate the Ridgeline database running in the Windows environment, use the following command:\database\bin\DBValidatorTool.exeUnder Solaris and Linux, use the following command:/database/bin/DBValidatorTool700Ridgeline Reference Guide