AllowOverwrite Element (XMLA)
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 |
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Parent elements |
|
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 Microsoft SQL Server Analysis Services database specified in the DatabaseName element.
See Also
Reference
DatabaseName Element (XMLA)
File Element (XMLA)