49.3 Restoring a Library

Typically, damage to library databases (dmsh.db and others) can be repaired using the database maintenance tools provided in the GroupWise Admin console or using GroupWise Check (GWCheck).

See the following sections for more information:

If damage to the library is so severe that rebuilding databases is not possible:

  1. Stop the POA that services the library.

  2. Use the backup software for your platform, to restore the library.

    For a list of backup software, see Section 48.3, Backing Up a Library and Its Documents

  3. Restart the POA.

  4. To update the restored library databases with the most current information stored in other post offices:

    1. In the GroupWise Admin console, run Analyze/Fix Databases with Contents selected.

    2. Run Analyze/Fix Library.

      For more information, see Section 44.2, Analyzing and Fixing Library and Document Information.