Quick Database Backup

Quick Database Backup

Backup

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The backup features is a very simple means of creating a full backup of the entire Doors.NET database. There is no configuration required and the backup process completes very quickly.

 

  1. On the top toolbar click on the 'Tools' tab. The Backup button will be on the left side of the toolbar buttons".



  2. Click the backup icon and you will a see prompt that needs to be confirmed, click Yes to this.

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  3. In the Live Events grid you will immediately see the following message:

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  4. When completed you will then see:

    backup completed

  5. A default installation will put the backup file into the following location: on a 64-bit PC:

    For a 64-bit PC - C:\Program Files\Microsoft SQL Server\MSSQL.1\MSSQL\Backup
    For a 32-bit PC - C:\Program Files (x86)\Microsoft SQL Server\MSSQL.1\MSSQL\Backup

  6. Navigate to this location to find your backup file.

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  7. The backup file should then be copied to an external hard-drive, a CD/DVD, USB-drive or other removable medium for safe storage.



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