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MaxBack Documentation

MaxBack is a backup solution that extends the built-in backup and restore capabilities of SAP MaxDB™ databases by adding support for Windows VSS Backup and Restore.

Getting Started

Install MaxBack and run your first backup in minutes.

Backup

How VSS backup works and how to manage log files.

Configuration

Configure the VSS Writer for your backup tool and requirements.

Reference

Command-line tools and detailed reference documentation.

What is MaxBack?

MaxBack integrates SAP MaxDB databases into the Windows Volume Shadow Copy Service (VSS). VSS is the standard technology used by all major backup products to create consistent backups of Windows servers — whether physical or virtual.

Without MaxBack, backup tools can only create crash-consistent snapshots of MaxDB databases. With MaxBack, the database is properly prepared before each snapshot, enabling:

  • Consistent backups — The database is in a known good state when the snapshot is taken
  • Backup history — Each backup is recorded in the MaxDB backup catalog
  • Point-in-time recovery — Apply transaction logs to restore to any point between backups
  • Autorecovery — Automatic database recovery after VM or bare metal restores

Supported Backup Tools

MaxBack works with any backup tool that supports Windows VSS, including:

Support

For support requests, please contact support@dbosoft.eu. See Troubleshooting for diagnostic information to include with your request.