| Subject | Proper way to handle an open Firebird database... | 
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| Author | Javier Cintron | 
| Post date | 2018-05-03T14:11:23Z | 
Firebird ver 2.5.7.27050 64 bits
Superserver
Windows Server 2012R2
I have two questions:
- When I need to copy my Firebird database: Do I need to shutdown the Firebird instance first? and If yes, what is the proper way to shutdown and startup it?
 - When I need to restart Windows Server, Do I need to shutdown the Firebird instance first?
 
Thanks in advance