To run BI space management, start the before-image manager. The OpenEdge database uses BI space management to detect long-running idle transactions and prevent resource issues due to abnormal before-image file growth. As part of BI space management, the -biscantime startup parameter controls how frequently BI clusters are scanned. For more information, see Before-image scan time (-biscantime).

You can only run one before-image manager (BIM) per database. You can start and stop the BIM process at any time without shutting down the database.

To start the before-image manager, use OpenEdge Management or enter the following command on the local machine:

probim db-name

The BIM counts as a process connected to a database and uses resources associated with a user. You might have to increase the value of the Number of Users (-n) parameter to allow for the BIM, although the BIM is not a licensed user.

To stop the BIM, disconnect the process with the PROSHUT command.