Stefan Heymann wrote:

> > It also requires you to stop the server, which may be a nuisance if
> > there are also other databases in use.
>
> AFAIK, after a FULL shutdown you can also access the .fdb file on a
> file basis. So you don't have to stop the entire service.

You're right; in Firebird 2.0 and up you can do a full shutdown, if necessary in combination with -force.


Paul Vinkenoog