Backup Database
Purpose
To create
a regular Backup of your database. Normally a Backup will be created daily. Pre
and Post month end Backups are recommended also.
It
is also recommended that a Backup be taken before a significant set up change
or running a process.
Timing
The
Daily Backup should be run daily at the end of the day
Pre
Month end should be taken prior to the account End of Month resets being run
and after all processes are complete and reports run
Post
month end will be taken immediately after account End of Month resets are run.
Pre and Post month end Backups may be required by Argos for support purposes
Access
- Control | BACKUP database
Setup
Select
the appropriate Backup preset
Process
The Dialog Backup preset will be set up to be public and
load automatically. Each time this dialog is opened the daily Backup preset
should be loaded. If a month end Backup is required select the appropriate 
.
Click on 
to initiate the Backup
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