Can I backup a live database with NetBackup?

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Yes and No. If you have the proper database option installed and configured, you can backup live databases.

There are also ways to back up databases live without agents. They are covered in the book Backup and Recovery by W. Curtis Preston.

Another option is to shutdown the database for the duration of the backup. Not doing so will result in corruption of the database and render your backup useless.