This section lists the Assured Recovery properties, corresponding values, and provides an explanation of each property.
Note: On Windows x64 systems, you cannot run scripts that activate applications with a graphical user interface.
The Scheduler enables you to automatically run Assured Recovery tests according to a pre-defined schedule, for example, every few hours, once a day, or several times a month. To set the scheduler, see Performing Assured Recovery Test in a Scheduled Mode.
This property defines the first step in the AR test: starting the database services on the Replica.
By default, this property is set to On. To use script to replace the automatic initiation of database services, set this option to Off.
You can specify a script to augment or replace the standard step to start the database services.
To replace the standard step, set Automatic to Off and set User-Defined Script to On. Then, specify the full pathname of the script to be executed in the Script Name box.
To execute the script following the standard step, leave Automatic set to On.
Enter the name and full path of the script that is invoked following the starting of database services or instead of it.
Additional arguments to pass to the script, which is specified in the previous property. Arguments entered here are static values.
This property defines the second step in the Assured Recovery test: verifying that all application services have started properly and that all databases or information stores have mounted successfully and are in a valid state.
By default, this property is set to On. To use script to replace the automatic actions performed during this database validation stage, set this option to Off.
You can specify a script to augment or replace the actions performed during this database validation stage.
To replace the standard step, set Automatic to Off and set User-Defined Script to On. Then, specify the full pathname of the script to be executed in the Script Name box.
To execute the script following the standard step, leave Automatic set to On.
Script Name (full path) -- Enter the name and full path of the script that is invoked following the database validation step or instead of it.
Arguments -- Additional arguments to pass to the script, which is specified in the previous property. Arguments entered here are static values.
After the Replica is successfully tested, the application data is in a known, valid state. You may want to make use of this fact, for example, to ensure that a backup is performed at this point on validated data. If the action you want to perform requires that the application is running and the databases or information stores are mounted, then it should be registered through a script here, in this step, by specifying the script details in the User-Defined Script boxes. This section has no default actions.
Script Name (full path) -- Enter the name and full path of the script that is invoked when the application is still running and the databases or information stores are mounted.
Arguments -- Additional arguments to pass to the script, which is specified in the previous property. Arguments entered here are static values.
This property defines the third and final step in a standard AR test: stopping the database services once the testing is complete.
By default, this property is set to On. To use a script to replace the automatic stopping of database services, set this option to Off.
You can specify a script to augment or replace the standard step to stop the database services.
Script Name (full path) -- Enter the name and full path of the script that is invoked following the stopping of database services or instead of it.
Arguments -- Additional arguments to pass to the script, which is specified in the previous property. Arguments entered here are static values.
As noted in Actions upon Successful Test (DB Online), the application is in a known valid state at this stage. You may want to copy it or perform a backup or take a snapshot at this time. If the action does not require the application to be running, register this through a script here, by specifying the full pathname of a script in the User-Defined Script field.
Note: On Windows Server 2003 and later systems, you can generate VSS snapshots automatically. For more information, see Create VSS Snapshots Automatically.
Script Name (full path) -- Enter the name and full path of the script that is invoked after the Assured Recovery test is successfully completed.
Arguments -- Additional arguments to pass to the script specified in the Script Name property. Arguments entered here are static values.
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