What happens when you take database offline?

Can you access a database offline?

[The good part] Theoretically, yes, you can do it. One example would be sqlite database. This database is a single file that you store wherever you want. If you're coding in PHP, you'll need to have the corresponding extension installed with your PHP to access/query this database.

Should I take the database offline before Restore?

We Recommend to Take active Databases Offline before restoring over them. Before starting the Restore using NovaBACKUP, you should confirm some settings for the database you will be replacing.

Why does taking a database offline take so long?

It means that some connection is still active, due to some user or client application still accessing the DB. So one way is TO CHECK the drop all active connections in the UI. This will terminate connections, rollback their transactions, and allow only privileged users to connect.

Can we restore the database in offline?

yes,you can restore over-top a DB that is in an offline,WITH REPLACE. The advantage when it's offline, is there's no way for a fast-connecting application or user to reconnect to the database when you are trying to do a restore process.