The command Backup File Info is used to display information about a backup file. This information may be required, for example, if you intend to create a new database from a backup of an existing database.

The following information is displayed for internal backups:

• the extent (one line for each extent)

• the path

• the file name

• the size of the file (in MB)

The following information is displayed for external backups:

• the time stamp (date and time when the backup was made)

• the backup name

• the backup method

• a list of parameter names and their values

To display information about a backup file

• Expand the Backups object from the database you are using, and select the backup for which you want to display information. Choose Display Backup Info from the context menu. The Backup File Info page is displayed.