Should I backup DBF file while it is open?

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Published on 2010-05-26T03:01:51Z Indexed on 2010/05/26 3:11 UTC
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I need to create a little program that creates a backup copy of some DBF files on demand. the files are used by a custom designed Web application. Is it safe to copy a dbf file while it is open or do I need to close the web server so the files are released before safely creating a backup?

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