getFileStatus(): Integer;
The getFileStatus method of the JadeDbFilePartition class returns the status of physical database partition. This method executes on a persistent server node, and is implemented and executed by the physical database engine.
The status of the database partition is represented by DbFile class constants listed in the following table.
| Constant | Description | Integer Value |
|---|---|---|
| Status_DelEncrypted | Encrypted file deleted from the control file | 9 |
| Status_Deleted | Partition deleted from control file | 6 |
| Status_InvalidPath | Invalid database partition path in control file | 7 |
| Status_Missing | Partition exists but the file is missing | 3 |
| Status_NotAssigned | Partition not defined in control file | 1 |
| Status_NotCreated | Partition deleted or not yet created | 2 |
| Status_Offline | Partition or file is offline | 8 |
| Status_Resident | Partition is resident on disk | 4 |
| Status_Unmapped | Partition is not mapped | 5 |
You can use this method in backup applications to determine the status of database partitions prior to commencing the backup.
An exception is raised if the database partition was not located or there was an error accessing a database partition control file.