Hello,
Since you have mentioned that you have a file server if you want to backup open files we recommend that you use AOFO option.
The Advanced Open File Option uses advanced open file and image technologies designed to alleviate issues that are sometimes encountered during backup operations,
such as protecting open files and managing shortened backup windows.
For further information please see the admin guide:
http://support.veritas.com/docs/269777
(pg:1063 onwards)
Also please see:
Best Practices for Using the VERITAS Volume Snapshot
Provider
(pg:1078)
Also please see the following 2 technotes as additional information:
http://support.veritas.com/docs/275975
http://support.veritas.com/docs/268040
Thanks,
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