All CPS job configurations are stored in the CMS database. Any loss or corruption of this information without a backup will require the user to recreate every lost job. Thus, it is highly recommended that the CMS database be periodically backed up for data protection and data redundancy.
Likewise, historical information is logged into a database at every Continuous Protection Agent (CPA). While backing up these databases is not necessary, some users may wish to maintain CPA database backups to protect this information.
Either way, loss of the CMS or a CPA database will require replacing the database, either from a backup image or via a repair install. In the latter case, the database will be empty and all job configuration (CMS) and historical information (CPA) will be lost.
For more information about the CPS database maintenance utilities, go to the following URL: