Backup: Getting Started

Big Business Server includes built-in Backup. This feature allows you to set a schedule to automatically back up your Data File without shutting down Big Business Server.

The Solution provides instructions for getting started with the built-in Backup in Big Business Server. (6032)

Wait to setup Backup until there are no Connected Users using Big Business Server. Backup will write its initial backup file immediately, which it cannot do if Users are in the process of entering data.

To Set Up Backup:

1. From the File menu choose Backup

2. Click Database Settings and complete the entries for:
• Scheduler - choose a time when no one is connected
• Configuration - choose Data File, click button to choose Destination folder, check Use Log File if needed
• Backup and Restore- click Cancel After 5 Attempts, uncheck Restore and Integrate Last Log

3. Click OK to Save

4. Click OK and Backup to commence backiup

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