Configuring the Hard-Link Local Parameter

Creating hard link local backups requires that you manually add the hardLinkLocal=True parameter to the [Transmission] section of the vbr configuration file.

Any configuration file you generate with the vbr --setupconfig always includes a [Transmission] section. If you have an existing vbr configuration file (backup_name.ini), add the hardLinkLocal parameter to the [Transmission] section.

Generating a Configuration File

To generate a configuration file without advanced options:

  1. Add the parameter as the sole entry in the [Transmission] section:

    [Transmission]
    hardLinkLocal = True
  2. Save the configuration file.

You can also generate a configuration file with advanced options.

  1. Add the hardLinkLocal parameter as the last entry in the [Transmission] section:

    [Transmission]
    encrypt = False
    checksum = False
    port_rsync = 50000
    total_bwlimit_backup = 0
    total_bwlimit_restore = 0
    hardLinkLocal = True
  2. Save the configuration file.

Restrictions for the Backup Encryption Option

You cannot use encrypt parameter advanced option when creating a hard link local backup. If you add hardlinkLocal=true to a configuration file that includes encrypt=true, vbr issues a warning and then ignores the encryption parameter.

Configuring a Local Backup File Without Hard Links

To create a local backup without hard file links, omit the hardLinkLocal=True parameter from the configuration file. Specify the backupDir parameter as a location on the same file system as the database catalog and data files. Then, the vbr utility creates a backup by copying the files, even when they are located on the same file system.