At 04:37 PM 26/02/2009, you wrote:

>I just make a copy of the database when not in use
>and then delete all info and backup the empty database.

So much sweat, Hans! Since this comment is on-topic, were you aware that you can make a metadata-only backup of your database with gbak -m? That's a WHOLE LOT easier than what you're doing! (But it is still absolutely NOT a way to avoid ones duties as a db admin...)

./hb