Restoring the Control-M/Server database

This procedure explains how to restore the Control-M/Server database by using the ctmdbrst utility.

To restore the Control-M/Server database:

1. Shut down Control-M/Server and the Configuration Agent before invoking this utility. Make sure that no other users or processes are connected to the SQL server.
2. Do one of the following:
   • Log on to a Control-M/EM database account (UNIX)
   • Open a command prompt window (Windows) where Control-M/EM is installed.
3. Enter the following:

   ctmdbrst

   Continue the restore procedure by following the prompts.

For MSSQL – you are prompted for the backup device (<backupDevice>). This device was used to back up the Control‑M/Server database.