Starts a before-image manager (BIM) process.

Syntax

probim db-name

Parameters

db-name
Specifies the database where you want to start a BIM.

The BIM improves database performance by running before-image overhead operations in the background.

For more information on the BIM, see Tune OpenEdge database servers.

Notes

  • To stop the BIM process, disconnect it by using the PROSHUT command. You can start and stop the BIM at any time without shutting down the database.
  • The BIM process counts as one user. You might have to increment the value of the Number of Users (-n) parameter to allow for the BIM. However, the BIM does not count as a licensed user.
  • Before-image managers are only available on Enterprise systems.