Disables after-imaging for a database in multi-user mode.

Syntax

rfutil db-name -C aimage aioff [-aiencryption disable]

Parameters

db-name

Specifies the database you are using.

-aiencryption disable

For databases enabled for Transparent Data Encryption only, -aiencryption disable reiterates the directive to disable encryption of your AI files. You cannot specify -aiencryption disable for a Replication target database.

You do not have to shut down the database to use AIMAGE AIOFF. Use AIMAGE AIOFF to:

• Perform scheduled maintenance on a database. Disabling after-imaging during a table move or index rebuild saves time and disk space.
• Prevent database crashes caused by a pending lack of disk space. Instead of switching AI extents, you can disable after-imaging.

Notes

• AIMAGE OFF requires an Enterprise Database License.
• AIMAGE OFF cannot be performed if the database is an OpenEdge Replication source database and the replication server is running.
• Disabling after-imaging with AIMAGE OFF disables AI Management and Replication if either is active.
• Disabling after-imaging with AIMAGE OFF disables AI encryption, unless your database is a Replication target database.
• If the database is online, re-enable after-imaging with PROBKUP. See PROBKUP utility for details.
• If the database is offline, re-enable after-imaging with RFUTIL AIMAGE BEGIN.