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After System Shutdown

Offload All Files

After a normal system shutdown, you may offload all non-empty journal files, by executing an ARCHIVE JOURNAL utility statement with the ALL option:

archive journal all;

Usually Done in Conjunction With Backup

Offloading all journal files following a system shutdown is usually performed in conjunction with backing up the database.

Note: For more information about backup, see 21.2, “Backup Procedures".