The pMode parameter specifies if the process mode is shared, exclusive, snapshot, or archive.
The mode constants and their integer values are listed in the following table.
| Constant | Value | Description |
|---|---|---|
| DB_ARCHIVE | 4 | Quiesces the database for archive backup. |
| DB_DEFAULT | 9 | Restores the database to the initial mode and usage values. |
| DB_EXCLUSIVE | 1 | Requests exclusive access to the database. If other users already have the database open, a database mode conflict is reported. Similarly, if one user already has the database open in exclusive mode, other users are prevented from opening the database. |
| DB_SHARED | 0 | Enables multiple current users to open the database. |
| DB_SNAPSHOT | 6 | Conditions the database for external third‑party snapshot backup. |
For details about external third‑party snapshot backups, see "