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Determines whether the parent Backup or Restore command attempts to overwrite the target file or database.
Syntax
<Backup> <!-- or Restore -->
...
<AllowOverwrite>...</AllowOverwrite>
...
</Backup>
Element characteristics
| Characteristic | Description |
|---|---|
| Data type and length | Boolean |
| Default value | False |
| Cardinality | 0-1: Optional element that can occur once and only once. |
Element relationships
| Relationship | Element |
|---|---|
| Parent elements | Backup, Restore |
| Child elements | None |
Remarks
For Backup commands, the AllowOverwrite element determines whether the command can overwrite the backup file specified in the File element.
For Restore elements, the AllowOverwrite element determines whether the command can overwrite the Analysis Services database specified in the DatabaseName element.