Check database integrity – Follett VERSION 6.00 User Manual

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Utilities

The following table briefly describes each utility and lists some of the reasons for

running them:

Maintenance utility

Description

Check Database Integrity Rebuilds the file indexes, examines the library database, and

diagnoses any problems it encounters. After the utility is

finished, it records all findings and recommendations in an

exception report.
Use this utility if you experience any database problems or

receive any critical error messages.
Important: We recommend that you run this utility before

using any other Maintenance or Advanced utility.

Rebuild Keywords

Empties the keyword index and then regenerates the entire

keyword index for the library database.
Use this utility if you experience any problems using the

keyword search option in OPAC or Cataloging.

Rebuild MARC Headings ReĆcreates the bibliographic, authority, and copy headings

used during database searches.
Use this utility if you experience any problems conducting

title or copy searches in any Circulation Plus/Catalog Plus

application.

Rebuild File Indexes

ReĆcreates the index files used to keep track of the

information stored in the library database.

Check Database Integrity

If you experience any critical error messages in the Circulation Plus or Catalog

Plus applications, or if the library computer system freezes, use the Check

Database Integrity option to diagnose the problem.

Important:

We recommend that you run this utility before any other Maintenance

or Advanced utility.

This utility rebuilds the file indexes and checks the database for invalid or

corrupted data. If the utility discovers any problems, it records them in an

exception report along with any suggested solutions.
To start the Check Database Integrity utility, select Check Database Integrity from

the Maintenance menu. A message appears, informing you that this utility may

take a long time and asking you to confirm the command. Click Yes to proceed. A

progress dialog appears when the process begins. This dialog describes each step

of the procedure. When the utility finishes, the Cancel button on the progress

dialog changes to Close.
To exit the progress dialog, click Close. An exception report appears,

documenting the progress of the Check Database Integrity utility. If the utility

encountered any problems during the process, it records them here along with

any suggested solutions. Depending on the problem, the exception report may

direct you to run another Maintenance or Advanced utility to correct it.