Execute the BACKUP SQL command only on the coordinator node.
If you use symbolic links for raw device names, as recommended, make sure the system backup utility follows the symbolic link and backs up the device.
If using virtual backup, add to your system backup specification all the main store dbfiles that are specified in the backup. Use the stored procedure sp_iqfile to create the system backup list.
Use the stored procedures sp_iqbackupsummary, sp_iqbackupdetails, and sp_iqrestoreaction, the system views SYSIQBACKUPHISTORY and SYSIQBACKUPHISTORYDETAIL, and the db_backupheader utility to track backups and plan restore actions.