Database Options

NAKIVO Backup & Replication allows you to migrate the internal H2 database used by the NAKIVO Backup & Replication Director to an external database. To do that, take the following steps:

 

Important

  • If you migrate the internal H2 database to an external database, you will not be able to switch back to the internal database or an external database of the same type later.

  • NAKIVO Backup & Replication may automatically recommend migrating to an external database if the current workload exceeds the limit recommended for the internal H2 database.

 

  1. Go to Settings > General > Database Options.

  2. Select the external database from the list of supported platforms in the Type drop-down list. Note that the internal database is selected by default.

  3. In the Host field, enter the hostname or IP of the server housing the database.

  4. In the Port field, enter the relevant port number.

  5. Enter the name for your database in the Database name field.

  6. Enter Username and Password in the corresponding fields.

  7. Click Test Connection.

  8. If the test is successful, click Apply Settings:

    • If the database does not exist, a dialog box appears asking if you would like to create one and proceed with the migration. Click Migrate.

    • If the database belongs to the current NAKIVO Backup & Replication installation, a dialog box appears asking if you would like to update the settings of the existing database. Click Update