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@@ -57,7 +57,9 @@ arguments to a file archiver such as the system tar utility.
During the period the backup cursor is open, database checkpoints can
be created, but no checkpoints can be deleted. This may result in
-significant file growth.
+significant file growth. Additionally while the backup cursor is open
+automatic log file archiving, even if enabled, will not reclaim any
+log files.
Additionally, if a crash occurs during the period the backup cursor is
open and logging is disabled (in other words, when depending on