> > Copying a life data file CAN corrupt the file. The OS can
> > lock (parts of) the file so that the server process can't write
> > anymore - hence, database corruption.
>
> Since FB already has lock on db file, such corruption can't occur
> (unless the OS is badly broken).
> If OS internally needs to lock part of file just for reading purposes,
> such action should be temporary and invisible to FB server.

As far as I know, this was a possible cause of corruption
in at least Fb < 1.5

With regards,

Martijn Tonies
Database Workbench - developer tool for InterBase, Firebird, MySQL & MS SQL
Server.
Upscene Productions
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