Backing Up the Repository

tentergf.gif (577 bytes) The following backup procedure is for a local repository, for example on a VisualAge for Java team client or a standalone workstation. Administrators who manage a shared repository on a team server should refer to the related task on backing up a shared repository.

The repository is where all of your source code is stored. The repository file that is provided with VisualAge for Java is called ivj.dat. This file should be backed up regularly.

To back up the repository:

  1. Exit the IDE. This action disconnects the workspace from the repository.
  2. Using operating system commands or a backup utility, back up \IBMVJava\Ide\repository\ivj.dat.

If your applications use resource files, such as audio clips or image files, it is recommended that you back up those files up at the same time as the repository.

To restore the repository:

  1. Exit the IDE.
  2. Rename \IBMVJava\Ide\repository\ivj.dat, for example to obsolete.dat.
  3. Copy your backup to \IBMVJava\Ide\repository\ivj.dat.

Related Concepts
Repository

Related Tasks
Including Resource Files in a Project

Related References
Repository Files
Important Files to Back Up