Copying files wile they are in use?

[AmIdYfReAk]

Anyone know a way to do this?

i have a script to Copy all needed files that require to be backed up... but one problem, i got ~5 files that i need to have backed up, but they will allways be used ( they are databases ) and i obviously cannot copy them the usuall way..

[Foo]

I think xcopy will let you copy locked files.

[AmIdYfReAk]

Tryed it, Sharing violation..

i checked ofer the switches for the app as well, and no go :/

[^misantropia^]

Anyone know a way to do this?

Install Linux.

On a serious note, IIRC, the files are locked at the kernel level. Usermode apps cannot bypass that.

[AmIdYfReAk]

Hummmm, i figuered that.. So i need something low level or actually Close the app ( 30 min process ) then start it back up ( another 20 min ).. .

its windows 2003 Small server installed if that matters

[FragaGeddon]

http://www.softwarepatch.com/software/moveonboot.html

[raw]

try a program called securecopy

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http://www.scriptlogic.com/products/securecopy/

[AmIdYfReAk]

can anyone give me a link on how to get that app working? i have it installed and its prompting for a SFTP Server, do i just set one up? or do i need to run a certan one to get it going?

[AmIdYfReAk]

i am going to give G6 server a Go, i will report back with the findings.

[Canis]

I dont think you can because the system reserves the file in memory or something like that as long as the "fopen" or other similar command has been run for a file. Programs that allow you to copy a file that's "in use" generally make a copy of the original file and then have that copy open for editing. But then again, I'm no programmer...

[AmIdYfReAk]

Hummmm, i need to find atleast something....

this secure copy looks like it is going to work, i have tryed it with a few doc's on a test box, i have not given it a go.

And btw, 2+ grand for a licence for that software?!?!!? and thats only good for a year?!?!?! Jesus!