Hi Adam,

> give it a try with your real database and compare the speed
> difference between
>
> * nbackup - full
> * nbackup - incremental
> * gbak
> * file copy fdb while service stopped.
>
> If you can't afford downtime, the first three are your only option.

Don't forget nbackup -L -- this locks the main database file so you
can make your own file copy while the database remains active.


Greetings,
Paul Vinkenoog