Dedicated system backup

["Barb Baase" <BBaase@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>]

   I am just wondering, in general, how do people get a dedicated system
   backup in a 24/7 environment?  Or just a dedicated system?
   Is it a recommended practice to use SQL servers and synchronize data to
   them to be used by applications such as shop floor data collection, so
   that those applications can use the data from the SQL server while the
   iSeries is down?  My knowledge of SQL and it's abilities is very limited.

   Barbara Baase
   Assistant IS Manager
   Duro-Last Roofing, Inc.
   525 Morley Drive
   Saginaw, MI  48601
   Phone: 989-753-6486 x2610
   Fax:  989-753-4472

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