Console - RELEASE DATABASE

Releases database from a frozen state, from where it only allows read operations back to normal mode. Execution requires server administration rights.

You may find this command useful in the event that you want to perform live database backups. Run the FREEZE DATABASE command to take a snapshot, you can then copy the snapshot anywhere you want. Use such approach when you want to take short-term backups.

Syntax

RELEASE DATABASE

Example

• Release the current database from a freeze:

  orientdb> RELEASE DATABASE
  

To freeze a database, see the FREEZE DATABASE command.

For more information on other commands, please refer to Console Commands and SQL Commands.