Advanced Backups

Description

There are critical files that contain specialised configuration information that should be backed-up along with the workspace database.

Detail Steps

In the application folder:

• All XML files in the application path should be archived on a regular basis.
   
• As per the Workspace.XML folder paths.
   
• Document Attachments are held in the DOCSTORE path as defined in the workspace.xml folder. It is recommended that this folder by archived on a regular basis.
   
• The FORMS path holds standard and customised report templates and should be archived on a regular basis.
   
• The REPORTS path is an AUDIT TRAIL area – if configured the ICXE will keep a copy of each transaction form created as a PDF. This folder does not need to be archived but it is recommended that an archive be taken monthly. 

Related Information

For Microsoft SQL Server the database MDF and LDF files can be backed-up with a Scheduled backup using ExpressMaintenance Utility. 

Optionally the NTBACKUP.EXE application can be used and configured as a scheduled task to occur daily.

Microsoft Access *.mdb file can be backed up from within the Inventory Controller XE application or manually using any backup system tools. It is recommended this only occur with all users logged out.