> The main reason it was not done are usage patterns. -F switch is needed in 2 > cases: > - After restoring backup of database using non-nbackup tools (i.e. > someone does: alter database begin backup; copies db-file using some non- > firebird tools; alter database end backup) and after is wants to restore that > copy. But this anyway requires access to server console, i.e. command line > nbackup can be used. > - To activate database after loosing for some delta-file which should be > normally merged. This is emergency case (all transactions stored in delta file > will be lost), and I do not want to make it possible to run it remotely.
These are potentially destructive operations, why would we allow someone to execute these remotely? Which user would be able to perform the operations? SYSDBA or database owner (could database owner even be verified in all cases)? Sean ------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Site24x7 APM Insight: Get Deep Visibility into Application Performance APM + Mobile APM + RUM: Monitor 3 App instances at just $35/Month Monitor end-to-end web transactions and take corrective actions now Troubleshoot faster and improve end-user experience. Signup Now! http://pubads.g.doubleclick.net/gampad/clk?id=267308311&iu=/4140 Firebird-Devel mailing list, web interface at https://lists.sourceforge.net/lists/listinfo/firebird-devel
