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faq:backup_batch_file_for_v6 [2010/12/15 10:30 (13 years ago)] eugenefaq:backup_batch_file_for_v6 [2010/12/15 10:47 (13 years ago)] eugene
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 Data back-up is a very essential procedure in System Five or any system at all. \\ Data back-up is a very essential procedure in System Five or any system at all. \\
-It should be noted that this is not a permanent Backup Solution but it will work in the sort term.  It is best to have proper backup software, actually backup System Five as well as other programs the customer may use. \\ +This is not a permanent Backup Solution but it will work in the sort term.  It is best to have proper backup software, actually backup System Five as well as other programs the customer may use. \\  
 **This backup script will ONLY WORK WITH VERSION 6+ of System Five and must be placed and only used on the SERVER and run as Administrator** **This backup script will ONLY WORK WITH VERSION 6+ of System Five and must be placed and only used on the SERVER and run as Administrator**
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 +This Script will only backup the Database files needed by System Five. All 
  
 Below is the list of key steps on how to create a batch file for data back-up in System Five version 6.0.0.X Below is the list of key steps on how to create a batch file for data back-up in System Five version 6.0.0.X
-  - Create a batch file with the script shown below. You can save it anywhere which is most accessible to you.+  - Create a batch file with the script shown below. You can save it anywhere on the SERVER.
   - Download pkzip25.exe at the ftp site (ftp://ftp.windward-ca.com/pub/special/)   - Download pkzip25.exe at the ftp site (ftp://ftp.windward-ca.com/pub/special/)
   - After downloading the file, save it in the bin folder   - After downloading the file, save it in the bin folder
-  - Create a task in the task scheduler  to run the batch file (http://www.iopus.com/guides/winscheduler.htm)+  - Create a task in the task scheduler to run the batch file (http://www.iopus.com/guides/winscheduler.htm)
     - You will need to remove the PAUSE line if you are going to run this from the "Task Scheduler" otherwise it will sit waiting for the user to hit a key     - You will need to remove the PAUSE line if you are going to run this from the "Task Scheduler" otherwise it will sit waiting for the user to hit a key
   - It is recommended that this script or batch file shall be associated in the Windows Task Scheduler to run automatically on a scheduled basis. Please take note that there must be NO ONE accessing System Five in this point of time while back-up is on-going.   - It is recommended that this script or batch file shall be associated in the Windows Task Scheduler to run automatically on a scheduled basis. Please take note that there must be NO ONE accessing System Five in this point of time while back-up is on-going.
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      ###environment###      ###environment###
            
-     SET DATA=C:\Windward\SYSTEM5\Data\  +     SET DATA=C:\Windward\SYSTEM5\Data\_datafiles\  
      SET BACKDIR=C:\Windward\backups\      SET BACKDIR=C:\Windward\backups\
      SET ZIPDIR=C:\Windward\SYSTEM5\bin\      SET ZIPDIR=C:\Windward\SYSTEM5\bin\
faq/backup_batch_file_for_v6.txt · Last modified: 2010/12/15 10:50 (13 years ago) by eugene