Loss of data is inconvenient. Re-entering lost references is expensive, time consuming and sometimes simply not possible. Backing up a database consists of making a copy of the database for safekeeping. Then, if your database becomes corrupt, you can use the backup copy as a replacement for the corrupt copy.
Files to Back Up
You can back up workforms, output styles and configuration files simply by using the Windows Explorer to copy the files.
Your database consists of two files:
Windows: Sample.PDT and Sample.PDX
Macintosh: Sample and Sample.PDX
When you back up a database, be sure to include BOTH of these files.
To back up your database, simply copy these two files using the Windows Explorer. We highly recommend backing up to CD-ROM if possible, however you can back up to floppy disks, other directories on your hard drive, network drives, etc. Back up methods include simply copying the files, using the Backup utility included with some versions of Windows, or a third party product (eg, TurboZip). Ideally some sort of rotating system should be used, insuring you against any media or file corruptions.
Back Up Frequency
We recommend that databases are backed up frequently ! Although only you can decide how often to back up your database, generally it is wise to back up whenever you make more additions or changes than you would like to recreate. It is also wise to back up before doing global changes to a database, just in case anything goes amiss.
If you have any questions on Backing Up, please contact AMPL Software directly:
Phone: (02)
9440 0269 (from
overseas: +61 2 9440 0269)
Fax: (02) 9440
0271
(from overseas: +61 2 9440 0271)
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