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Activity - Back Up Target Database

Activity Information

Back Up Target Database

Description

Prior to deploying the database, the existing database needs to be backed up. This is very important for ensuring that if a failure occurs, the database can be taken back to a known good state.

Roles

ResponsibleDatabase Administrator

Attributes

Element Categories[CMMI Track 5] Deploy, [CMMI Level 2] CM SP 1.3
Entry Criteria
Target Database Identified:
The target database is identified.
Exit Criteria
Target Database Backed Up:
The target database for the database project deployment is backed up.
Is RequiredYes

Steps

  1. Back Up Target Database:

    Use the standard backup technology prescribed in your organization to ensure that a full backup of the target database is available prior to deployment.

Predecessors

TypeNameDependency Type
Create Build ScriptFinish-Start

Successors

TypeNameDependency Type
Deploy DatabaseFinish-Start
Deploy Database to Staging ServerFinish-Start

Last modified at 12/19/2007 10:37 AM  by Administrator