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172 Verex Director V4.9.1 User's Guide 21-0381E v4.9.1
Database 'Backups'
Backing up the database means making a
copy to protect against data loss or corruption
due to hard drive failure, power loss, etc.
Tip: A database 'backup' is also compressed so it
takes up less space (
 v3.30 VEREX Director).
Database back-ups must be done on a
regular basis to protect against hard drive
failure and/or data corruption. (Copies should
be stored on multiple drives/media, and
additional copies should be stored off-site, to
be available in the event of fire, etc.)
Client/Server Systems: Beginning with VEREX Director
v3.30, Database 'backups' can be performed from any
VEREX Director workstation 'on-line'--without being
concerned if client PCs are logged in.
Note: This is true for the database backup feature
only--not repairing the database, or restoring a backup
using the separate database repair utility.
After Upgrading the VEREX Director software: Each
new version of the VEREX Director software will
typically use an updated database format. As such, a
new 'backup' must also be done after the software has
been upgraded (which includes converting the
database for use with the new software).
Preparation Steps
Before making a 'backup' copy of the
database, you should typically:
1) Ensure the software database and panels
are in-sync . (for details, refer to "Panel
Communications and Updates", and/or a
preceding section on checking for panel
differences).
2) Optional: Run the check/repair utility as
described in the preceding topic / above.
Tip: The backup feature will check the
database for errors, and prompt you if you
need to repair it first.
Backing up to a Shared Network Drive: If
you are unable to access a shared network
drive, additional set up may be required. For
details, refer to "Windows 2000/XP
Authorities" (under "PC Issues and Software
Installation").
Backing up or Restoring the Database