Hi Miles,

> Having used both flat files for dumps and SQL-back track, I prefer to use
> files. What I mean is I dump the database to files first, then backup the
> files to TSM.
>
> This is what I do:

  [ knip ]

> Then just do a 'dsmc inc' to backup the files.

  Ok, point taken.

> The performance of this method can be very good.
> I also got a letter from BMC saying the Sybase support is going up some
> ridiculous amount like 30%.

  Well, that's good knews too, I mean, good to know. Another reason not to
  start with SQL-back track....

  Thanks!

  Cheers,
  Henk.