A VDB can be locked by a user with Lock permissions for that VDB. Once a VDB is locked, all the VDB operations (Refresh, Start, Stop, Delete, and Create Bookmark) are disabled for all other users.

Lock a VDB

To lock a VDB in DCT:

  1. Log in to the DCT instance.

  2. Navigate to Data > VDBs, click View on a VDB and select Actions > Lock option.

  3. Click Lock.

Unlock a VDB

To unlock a VDB in DCT:

  1. Log in to the DCT instance.

  2. Navigate to Data > VDBs, click View on a VDB and select Actions > Unlock option.

  3. Click Unlock.

Last updated
Oct 9, 2026