Mark Mcdonald wrote: >> -----Original Message----- >> From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:owner-openldap- >> [EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Jeff Grant >> Subject: Re: Correct procedure to backup LDAP? >> >> It's ok to run this while the server is running? That's my biggest fear >> I suppose. >> > > It's always safe to run an ldapsearch while your system is running :) > > However, as with any backup procedure, it's wise to choose your backup time > carefully. You usually don't want to choose a time when you expect either > heavy reads or heavy writes. The middle of the night either before or after > any other scripts have run is always a safe bet.
perhaps i'm looking too far into this, but.... could the code used to implement syncprov be split off or "tweaked" to be used as a backup utility? this seems the be the de facto method going forward for making a copy of your LDAP DIT's. _Terry
