Transferring to the mirror database

This procedure describes how to transfer to the mirror database following a primary database failure. As soon as you fix the problem, you should return to the primary database.

To transfer to the mirror database:

1. On the host computer, shut down the primary Configuration Agent and Control-M/Server by typing the following commands:
   • shut_ca
   • shut_ctm
2. In the Control-M/Server, type the ctm_menu command.
3. The Control-M Main Menu appears.
4. Type the number for Database Mirroring.

   The Database Mirroring Menu appears.

5. From the Database Mirroring Menu, type the number for Use Mirror Database.
6. On the host computer, restart the primary Configuration Agent and Control-M/Server by typing the following commands:
   • start_ctm
   • start_ca

   All processing is performed on the mirror database.You should now fix the problem on the primary database.