The Database Maintenance Utility is used to do routine database backups. Regular database backups are useful when attempting to restore a system to a known good state.
The Database Maintenance Utility is located under Start>Programs>WebBrix>Database Maintenance.
The Database Maintenance window contains 3 tabs. Backup, Restore and Path
Backup Tab
This tab contains the Backup Path and Data Sources (databases) that will be backed up (see figure Backup Tab). Clicking the Backup button will begin the backup. The progress will shown in the Activity Log window. To clear the activity log, click Clear Log.
Backup Tab
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Only one backup per day will be saved. In other words, if you attempt to backup your system more than once in a day, the previous backup will be overwritten. |
Restore Tab
This restore tab allows you to select a backup to restore (see figure Restore Tab). Simply highlight the desired backup and click Restore. The Activity Log window will show the progress.
Restore Tab
Path Tab
This path tab allows you to select the location to backup to or restore from (see figure Path Tab). When the desired location is highlighted, click Set Path.
Path Tab