The configuration file, CCM_HOME\informix\etc\onconfig, must be identical to the configuration file used to perform the Level 0 archive.
A copy of this file is always saved when a Level 0 archive is performed. If this file is changed for any reason, perform a Level 0 archive immediately.
Restoring database servers from archive for Windows
If you archived to tape, insert the most recent level 0 tape before you run the ccmsrv restore command. If you used a directory as the archive device, you must perform some manual steps to simulate an archive device.
Restoring database servers for Informix
Before you can restore a database server, ensure that the system configuration, the relevant database server parameter file, and, most importantly, the archive source are correct.