Using tibdg grid mode to Put a Data Grid into Maintenance Mode

The tibdg grid mode command can be used to put a data grid into maintenance mode which will prevent data from being written into your data grid.

Putting your data grid into maintenance mode can be useful when:
  • Performing data grid backups.
  • Transitioning primary grids to mirror grids for disaster recovery.
  • Performing system software upgrades.

Syntax 

tibdg grid mode [-r realm_server_URL] [-g grid_name] grid mode maintenance|normal
The following operations are allowed in the maintenance mode:
  • read operations
Warning: Write operations are not allowed and results in an exception.
In 'normal' mode both read and write operations are allowed.
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