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 prevents 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_service_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.