Stopping and starting GroupWise databases

When restoring the GroupWise databases, it is required that they be stopped before initiating the restore, and must be restarted upon job completion.

To stop a live GroupWise databases

1        Run the following commands:

unload gwmta

unload gwpoa

unload gwia

unload gwinter

2        The GroupWise database has been stopped. A message displays for verification.

To restart a GroupWise database

1        Update the GroupWise files to point to the new directory.

2        Run the command:

SYS:/system/grpwise.ncf

3        The GroupWise database is now re-started. A message displays for verification.