We use SQL-Backtrack to backup Sybase. It has a few quirks regarding the
host name parameter
and password generation. Also, the Sybase databases are given unique names
when they are backed
up, so you want to keep only one version.
 We also do hourly Sybase transaction  log dumps which work quite well, via
SQL-Backtrack.
Our ADSM policy is:


               Mgmt Class Name: DATABASE_DIRECT_TO_TAPE_MC
               Copy Group Name: STANDARD
               Copy Group Type: Backup
          Versions Data Exists: 1
         Versions Data Deleted: 0
         Retain Extra Versions: 0
           Retain Only Version: 35
                     Copy Mode: Modified
            Copy Serialization: Shared Static
                Copy Frequency: 0
              Copy Destination: DATABASE_TAPE_POOL
Last Update by (administrator): ADMIN
         Last Update Date/Time: 07/09/99   14:53:56
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Jim
(253-591-2963)


> ----------
> From:         Michael Hack[SMTP:hackmich AT MAINSTOR DOT DE]
> Reply To:     ADSM: Dist Stor Manager
> Sent:         Wednesday, February 02, 2000 9:12 AM
> To:   ADSM-L AT VM.MARIST DOT EDU
> Subject:      Sybase DB
>
> Can ADSM backup a Sybase Database?
>
> When yes, how can I implement the database backup (is the only way to shut
> down the database, before I backup it)?
>
> When not, with which software can I do this?
>
> Thanks
>
> Michael
>