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Detect and avoid database errors
Typical reasons for corrupt databases include:
- File system backup tools
- Anti-virus tools
- Hard drive defect
- Server crash with forced writes inactive
- No memory space left
Database errors can be detected from Firebird error messages and entries in the firebird.log file.
More about database corruption can be found the Database Technology Articles section. Damaged databases can be repaired using GFIX or IBExpert.